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Document ID (ISN)111008
CIS number 10-0551
Year 2009
Convention or series no. HSE Booklet INDG 305(rev1)
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Lead and you
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Nov. 2009. 8p. Illus. 5 ref.
Internet access HSE_Booklet_INDG_305(rev1).pdf [in English]
Abstract Working with lead can affect health. This leaflet aimed at workers explains the health problems that can occur if they absorb too much lead, what the employer should do to protect workers' health and the precautions the workers should take when working with lead.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; lead and compounds; safe working methods; health hazards
Descriptors (secondary) determination in blood; safety guides
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Lead and compounds