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Asbestos medical surveillance — DOccMed MCQ

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A licensed asbestos-removal contractor asks a GP with DOccMed to perform statutory medicals for workers doing enclosure stripping. The GP has occupational health experience but is not HSE-appointed. What is the most appropriate health surveillance?

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Correct answer: D — Medical surveillance by an HSE-appointed doctor for licensed asbestos work

Licensed asbestos work requires statutory medical surveillance by a doctor appointed by HSE. A GP qualification or DOccMed alone does not confer appointed-doctor status. Surveillance is separate from ordinary clinical care and must follow regulatory requirements. PPE and RPE reduce risk but do not remove the statutory medical requirement.

Reference: HSE MS31; Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012