Follow-up with department involved to prevent similar occurrences and recommendations made. Consultation with chemical tech and general safety officer. Medical Surveillance Program for Pesticide Exposure Identify employees handling pesticides. Pesticide applicators are required to be licensed by the Agricultural Chemicals Act. Employees need to receive proper training, experience and medical check-ups.
Any exposure is referred to a medical facility and a follow-up done as required.
Individual to proceed to UHC for medical evaluation. All exposed individuals have Hepatitis B and C antibody tests done. If requested, an individual can have HIV testing done. Reference sera samples are drawn and stored via legal chains of custody in freezer in Biosafety lab. Other testing ie.