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Silica

The UC Davis Medical Surveillance Program provides medical surveillance for Silica exposure in compliance with both General Industry and Construction standards.

Required screening components include:

  • Physical Exam
  • Medical History with special focus on
    • Respiratory conditions
    • TB
    • Smoking
  • Chest x-ray (single, PA view with B reading)
  • Spirometry
  • TB testing

**Exams are repeated at least every three years**

For more information please reference Cal/OSHA's FAQ regarding the respirable crystalline silica standard for construction