Testings based on the carcinogenic agent for the post-exposure medical surveillance
Employees who have been exposed to carcinogenic agents or processes as part of their occupational activity are entitled, if they so request, to post-exposure medical surveillance paid for by Social Security. They may choose the physician they want. The testings are based on the carcinogenic agent in question.
The arrêté du 6 décembre 2011 specifies the medical surveillance : for carcenogenic agents who are not listed in this arrêté, the medical officer (Social security) decides which is the appropriate surveillance.
| Carcinogenic agents | Examinations to be performed |
| Asbestos | Medical examination and chest scan : every 5 years in case of high exposure, every 10 years for intermediate exposure |
| Aromatic amines | Every 2 years : medical examination, urinary analysis : research hematuria with test strips and urinary cytology |
| Arsenic | Every 2 years handling: – Examination of the skin, abdominal ultrasound Exposure to vapours, dusts – medical examination, chest x-rays |
| Bis-chlorométhyl-ether | Every 2 years : medical examination, chest x-rays |
| Benzene | Every 2 years : medical examination, CBC and platelet count |
| Vinyl chloride monomer | Every 2 years : medical examination, transaminase testing abdominal ultrasound |
| Chrome | Every 2 years : medical examination chest x-rays. |
| Wood dusts | Every 2 years medical examination by ENT, nasofibroscopic. |
| Ionising radiations category A | Every 2 years : medical examination, examination of the skin, haematological examination, eventually chest x-rays (in case of inhalation of radioactive substance) éventually bones radiographs. |
| Minéral oils, petroleum derives products | Every 2 years : Dermatology consult |
| Iron oxides | Every 2 years : medical examination, chest x-rays. |
| Nickel | Every 2 years : medical examination by ENT chest x-rays, nasal sinus x-rays, eventually completed with sinus scan |
| Nitrosoguanidines | Every 2 years : neurology consult |
Ce tableau détaille le protocole de suivi défini, pour certains cancérogènes, par des textes réglementaires, conformément à l’annexe II de l’arrêté du 28/02/1995 ( JO du 22/03/95).
Ces examens sont pris en charge à 100% par le fonds d’action sanitaire et social de la sécurité sociale.
Ces examens sont pris en charge à 100% par le fonds d’action sanitaire et social de la sécurité sociale.
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