Occupational Health Monitoring
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) monitors health events that may be related to occupational exposures. We track exposures to certain metals and chemicals, as well as a few work-related medical conditions. This information is important for monitoring the health and safety of Rhode Island’s workers.
Additionally, reporting is the law; 216-RICR-30-05-1, Reporting and Testing of Infectious, Environmental, and Occupational Diseases, requires healthcare professionals attending a case or suspected case of occupational disease to report them to RIDOH.
Exposures we track
Reportable Conditions:
- Asbestosis
- Silicosis
- Metal Fume Fever
Reportable Samples – Greater Than:
| Analyte | Blood | Urine |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | 0.07 µg/mL | 100 µg/L |
| Beryllium | All Results | All Results |
| Cadmium | 5 µg/L | 5 µg/gram creatine |
| Carbon Monoxide | All Results | All Results |
| Lead | 3.5 µg/dL | Not applicable |
| Mercury | 15 µg/L | 35 µg/gram creatine |