Submission of mandatory respiratory health examinations among US coal miners participating in the Coal Workers Health Surveillance Program

Conclusions The majority of new coal miners eligible for health surveillance did not receive a baseline radiograph or spirometry test through the CWHSP even though coal mine operators are required by law to provide these. Ensuring coal miners’ regular participation in health surveillance from early in their careers is an important way to monitor and protect their respiratory health.
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tags: Practice Source Type: research