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Solvents & aromatic hydrocarbons

Benzene (hematotoxicity, leukemia), toluene, and related solvents; CNS, hepatic, and hematologic effects and their monitoring.

A plant operator is exposed to high concentrations of benzene during a pipe rupture. Per the emergency protocols, the employee provides a urine sample at the end of the shift. The results show a urinary phenol level of 80 mg/L (corrected to 1.024 specific gravity). What is the mandatory medical follow-up for this employee?

A.No further testing is required as the level is below the actionable threshold.
B.Complete blood counts at monthly intervals for a duration of three months.
C.Immediate referral to a hematologist for bone marrow aspiration.
D.A repeat urinary phenol test in 72 hours to confirm the result.