On-site blood lead monitoring. Anywhere in Australia.

Under the WHS Regulations, any person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must provide biological monitoring for workers carrying out lead-risk work. This includes construction and demolition workers disturbing lead paint, battery manufacturing and recycling workers, foundry and smelting workers, lead paint removal contractors, plumbers working with lead solder, and anyone welding or cutting lead-coated surfaces. If your workers are exposed to lead dust, fumes, or material in any form, you are likely required to provide blood lead monitoring.

A baseline test is required before a worker starts lead-risk work (or within 3 months). A follow-up test is required one month after commencing. After that, the frequency depends on the worker's blood lead levels: every 6 months if levels are below 10µg/dL, every 3 months if between 10-20µg/dL, and every 6 weeks if above 20µg/dL. The supervising doctor may also recommend more frequent testing based on individual circumstances.

The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Blood Lead Level Exposure Values) Regulations 2025 lowered the blood lead thresholds that trigger workplace actions. The removal threshold for males and non-reproductive females dropped from 40µg/dL to 30µg/dL. The return-to-work threshold dropped from 40µg/dL to 20µg/dL. For females of reproductive capacity, the removal threshold dropped from 10µg/dL to 5µg/dL. These changes mean more frequent testing and earlier intervention for exposed workers.

If a worker's blood lead level exceeds the removal threshold (30µg/dL for males, 5µg/dL for females of reproductive capacity), you must remove them from lead-risk work immediately. The supervising doctor arranges a medical examination within seven days. The worker may only return when their level drops below the return-to-work threshold (20µg/dL for males) and the doctor confirms they are fit. You must also notify your state WHS regulator.

Yes. We have 50+ registered nurses across every state and territory, including regional and remote areas. We regularly service mining sites, regional construction projects, and industrial facilities outside metro areas. Contact us with your site location and we will confirm nurse availability and scheduling.

All samples are processed by 4Cyte Pathology or Australian Clinical Labs. Both are NATA accredited to ISO 15189, the international standard for medical laboratories. These are the same laboratories used by hospitals and general practitioners across Australia.

In most metro areas, we can schedule a nurse within 48-72 hours of enquiry. For regional and remote sites, lead times may be slightly longer depending on nurse availability. For urgent compliance needs, contact us directly and we will prioritise scheduling.

No special preparation is required for a blood lead test. Workers should wash their hands before the collection to avoid surface contamination. The blood draw takes approximately 5 minutes per worker. Our nurse handles everything on-site — workers do not need to leave the worksite.