Document ID (ISN) | 109723 |
CIS number |
09-635 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
Year |
2008 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Tak S., Roscoe R.J., Alarcon W., Ju J., Sestito J.P., Sussell A.L., Calvert G.M. |
Title |
Characteristics of US workers whose blood lead levels trigger the medical removal protection provision, and conformity with biological monitoring requirements, 2003-2005 |
Bibliographic information |
Sep. 2008, Vol.51, No.9, p.691-700. Illus. 22 ref. |
Internet access |
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/119877947/PDFSTART [in English]
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Abstract |
In the United States, workers with blood lead levels (BLL) ≥60µg/dL are required to be removed from work involving lead exposure. This study estimated the proportion of workers with BLLs that triggered the medical removal provision by sector, and examined whether workers received appropriate follow-up blood lead testing. Data from the Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance Program for 2003-2005 showed that of 13,724 adults with BLLs ≥25µg/dL, 533 had BLLs that triggered the lead exposure removal provision. Rate ratios (RR) of adults with BLLs triggering medical removal were highest for "painting and wall covering contractors" (RR 22.1) followed by "highway, street and bridge construction" (RR 14.7), "amusement, gambling, and recreation" (RR 11.4) and "glass product manufacturing" (RR 10.1). Other findings are discussed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
USA; lead and compounds; lead; determination in blood; limitation of exposure; permissible levels; change of employment |
Descriptors (secondary) |
public OSH institutions; entertainment services; legal aspects; safety and health documentation; construction industry; role of government; enforcement; painting |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Occupational exposure limits Lead and compounds Inorganic substances
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