Code of Massachusetts Regulations
454 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS
Title 454 CMR 23.00 - Occupational Lead Poisoning Registry
Section 23.01 - Purpose and Scope

Universal Citation: 454 MA Code of Regs 454.23

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Purpose. The purpose of 454 CMR 23.00 is to establish an Occupational Lead Poisoning Registry in order to assist in the identification and treatment of workers exposed to lead and to reduce the incidence of occupational lead poisoning in the Commonwealth. 454 CMR 23.00 will define clinical laboratory reporting requirements and responsibilities of health care providers.

(2) Scope. 454 CMR 23.00 applies to every Massachusetts clinical laboratory that performs blood lead testing on-site or that sends blood specimens to out-of-state laboratories for lead testing; and to health care providers who order blood lead testing on individuals 15 years of age or older.

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