What blood lead level values are cited for medical removal based on testing?

What blood lead level values are cited for medical removal based on testing?

• A. 50 ug/dL average or 60 ug/dL in one test
• B. 30 ug/dL average or 60 ug/dL in one test
• C. 40 ug/dL average or 50 ug/dL in one test
• D. 25 ug/dL average or 70 ug/dL in one test

Answer: (A)

Medical removal is based on two testing criteria to catch sustained exposure rather than a single spike. A worker is removed if a single blood lead test shows 60 μg/dL or higher, or if the average of two consecutive tests (taken at least one month apart) is 50 μg/dL or higher. This combination ensures protection from ongoing exposure while avoiding removal due to a one-time fluctuation.

Medical removal is based on two testing criteria to catch sustained exposure rather than a single spike. A worker is removed if a single blood lead test shows 60 μg/dL or higher, or if the average of two consecutive tests (taken at least one month apart) is 50 μg/dL or higher. This combination ensures protection from ongoing exposure while avoiding removal due to a one-time fluctuation.