Medical surveillance in asbestos work is intended to achieve which objective?

• A. Early detection of asbestos-related diseases.
• B. Just general safety briefings.
• C. Increasing productivity.
• D. Determining job eligibility.

Answer: (A)

Medical surveillance in asbestos work is all about monitoring workers’ health to catch asbestos-related problems as early as possible. Diseases caused by asbestos can take many years to show up, and symptoms might not appear right away, so regular health checks, lung function tests, and imaging can reveal early changes before someone feels sick. Detecting these early signs allows prompt medical care and, if needed, adjustments to exposure or job duties to prevent further harm. It’s not mainly about safety briefings, productivity, or deciding if someone is eligible for a job—the focus is on protecting health through early detection and timely intervention.