Malaysia is taking great steps to be an industrialized nation by the year 2020. This will entail heavy and extensive use of chemicals. The purpose of medical surveillance is for the early identification of conditions, if any, that could present an increased risk of adverse health effects related to the task being performed.
Based on the type of work being performed, including consideration of factors such as the duration of the task, the materials being used, and the potential for exposure, medical surveillance is either recommended or required for the job.
Specific test results and other personal medical information generated by these exams will be kept confidential between the employee and the physician. The physician will determine the scope of the exam, then inform the supervisor of their recommendations based on the exam results. The supervisor will discuss these recommendations, if any, with the employee. The employee can contact the physician who performs the exam with any questions regarding the test results.
The components of Medical Surveillance Programme include:
- Pre-employment and pre-placement medical examination.
- Biological monitoring and biological effect monitoring.
- Health effects monitoring.
- Investigation of occupational disease and poisoning including workplace inspections.
- Notification of occupational disease and poisoning.
- Assist in disability assessment.
- Return to work examination after medical removal protection.
- Record keeping and monitoring.
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