New medical testing rules announced for vehicle paint workers and bus drivers

Nicosia, Cyprus. Labour Minister Marinos Mousiottas on Tuesday announced two new decrees regulating mandatory medical and laboratory tests for workers in vehicle painting shops and bus drivers.

Testing requirements

According to the Department of Labour Inspection, the decrees specify the types of tests required and their validity periods for workers exposed to chemical substances that may pose risks to human health, as well as for bus drivers.

The required examinations include a general clinical examination and specialised tests, including a complete lung function test and a hearing test.

Laboratory testing includes a complete blood count, biochemical tests and a general urinalysis.

Publication

The two decrees have been posted on the Department of Labour Inspection’s website.