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Document ID (ISN)61248
CIS number 93-1980
Year 1993
Convention or series no. OCDE/GD(93)67 OECD Environment Monographs No.65
Title Risk Reduction Monograph No.1 : Lead - Background and national experience with reducing risk
Bibliographic information OECD Environment Directorate, Environmental Health and Safety Division, 2 rue André Pascal, 75775 Paris Cedex 16, France, 1993. 277p. Bibl.ref.
Abstract This monograph summarises information regarding releases of lead into the environment and the ensuing environmental and human exposures, the way various countries perceive the risks associated with exposure to lead and the actions taken by those countries and industry to reduce the risks. Information on the benefits, in terms of protection of human health and the environment that could result from taking such actions, is presented where available. Industries where occupational exposure to lead may occur are listed and a table shows exposure limits in each country studied. Detailed summary in French.
Descriptors (primary) OECD; lead and compounds; legislation; environmental pollution; lead
Descriptors (secondary) disposal of harmful waste; limitation of exposure; uses; TLV list; food contamination; exposure evaluation
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Environmental pollution
Lead and compounds
Inorganic substances