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Protecting workers from lead exposure

Manufacturing, construction workers among those who may be at risk

April 23, 2017

Tom Musick

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Hundreds of thousands of workers in construction, manufacturing and a variety of other industries may be exposed to harmful levels of lead. What can safety pros do to protect workers from this hazardous metal?

Thousands of workers in California have elevated blood lead levels: report

February 20, 2017

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Oakland, CA – More than 6,000 workers in California have elevated levels of lead in their blood, according to a report from the state’s Department of Public Health.

MIOSHA takes aim at hazards encountered during blight removal

October 5, 2016

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Lansing, MI – The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking to protect workers from hazards linked to asbestos, lead and cadmium that may be encountered during blight removal projects, as part of a one-year state emphasis program launched in September.

Alert warns of lead exposure during cable de-tensioning work

September 20, 2016

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Olympia, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has issued a hazard alert for workers who use thermal cutting tools to de-tension cables embedded in concrete structures such as bridges and freeway overpasses, warning them of the dangers of lead exposure.

Lowering workplace lead exposure limits will result in cost savings, researcher says

June 22, 2016

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Boston – Lower workplace lead exposure limits could potentially reap annual benefits of nearly $40,000 per “highly exposed” worker, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Lead: Still a workplace hazard

November 22, 2015

Although less common than it used to be, lead exposure still occurs at work.

Blood-lead levels in working adults have dropped, NIOSH report shows

October 26, 2015

Cincinnati – The prevalence of employed adults with high levels of lead in their blood has fallen since the mid-1990s, according to a new NIOSH report.

Lead exposure in construction

January 1, 2012

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Lead is commonly used at many construction sites, particularly in demolition, salvage, removal, encapsulating, renovation and cleanup. The hazardous substance can pose a risk to workers if they are not properly protected.

Safe removal of lead-based paint

January 12, 2011

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Working on jobsites painted before 1978 can pose risks associated with lead-based paints. Workers need to be aware of safe practices in removing this paint to avoid the health risks that come with lead exposure both during and after work has taken place.

Charging safely

September 1, 2009

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Although it is a commonplace activity on many worksites, charging a lead-acid battery can be an extremely hazardous task. NIOSH identifies a number of associated hazards: the hydrogen gas formed while the battery is charging, the poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid present in the battery fluid, the possibility of short circuits causing burns or explosions, and the risk of electric shock.