When should employees have the six-part medical exam?

The six-part medical exam is required when an employee's blood lead level reaches 40 micrograms per deciliter or above. This threshold is significant because it indicates a level of lead exposure that poses serious health risks, thus necessitating a comprehensive evaluation to monitor the employee's health and assess any potential impacts from lead exposure. The medical exam includes multiple components, such as a medical history review, physical examination, blood tests, and other assessments that help ensure the employee's well-being and safety when working in environments where lead exposure is a concern.

By establishing this specific level for medical evaluation, regulations aim to protect workers' health proactively, allowing for early intervention and management of lead exposure effects. Other options relate either to different blood lead level criteria or timeframes that do not align with established safety protocols for monitoring lead exposure in the workplace.