When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the potential health effects of exposure to various toxic substances.
• Discuss the distinction between a hazardous substance and a toxic one
• Describe how toxic chemicals are classified • Discuss routes of entry into the body
• Compare toxic effects of chemicals
• Explain different exposure levels when dealing with toxic substances
• 118-04 Medical Surveillance
• After this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and function of a medical surveillance program.
• Discuss the purpose of the medical surveillance program
• Identify a medical surveillance program’s main components
• Explain the use of pre-entry and post-entry evaluations
• Describe effective record keeping procedures
