Lead Poisoning: Exposure at Work

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• Corporate Authors:
  Georgia. Department of Public Health
• Description:
  Lead is a natural element found in the earth's crust that is toxic to humans. Lead poisoning occurs when there is a buildup of lead in the body that can cause health problems. Even though lead is hazardous, it is still heavily used in certain industries such as battery manufacturing and construction. Employees in those workplaces may have an increased exposure to lead. In addition to work activities, adults can also be exposed to lead through hobbies such as refurnishing furniture and going to indoor shooting ranges. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the permissible blood lead level (BLL) for workers in general industry is below 60µg/dL and below 50µg/dL for workers in the construction industry. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that a BLL as low as 5µg/dL can result in lead poisoning. Overall, even the smallest traces of lead can be harmful to your health. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Construction Industry Lead Lead Poisoning Manufacturing And Industrial Facilities Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Poisoning Preventive Medicine Safety
• Keywords:
  Blood Lead Levels Construction Industry Lead Poisoning Manufacturing Occupational Exposure Preventive Measures
• Publisher:
  Georgia Department of Public Health
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Lay Publication
• Place as Subject:
  Georgia ; OSHA Region 4
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1-2
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20066494
• Citation:
  Atlanta, GA: Georgia Department of Public Health, 2020 Jan; :1-2
• Contact Point Address:
  Georgia Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance, 2 Peachtree Street, NW, 14th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
• CAS Registry Number:
  Lead (CAS RN 7439-92-1)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2020
• Performing Organization:
  Georgia State Department of Public Health, Atlanta
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20150701
• Source Full Name:
  Lead poisoning: exposure at work
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/230965/cdc_230965_DS1.pdf
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