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Elevated blood lead levels among construction workers in the Massachusetts Occupational Lead Registry

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  • Rabin, R.
  • Brooks, D.R.
  • Davis, L.K.

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Although the construction industry until recently was exempt from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration General Industry Lead Standard, including its medical monitoring provisions, periodic blood lead tests have been required for residential 'deleaders' and structural painters in Massachusetts. Sixty-three percent of the 381 registrants in the Massachusetts Occupational Lead Registry with blood lead levels of 1.93 μmol/L or higher are construction workers. This proportion is much higher than that reported by registries of several states selected for comparison. These data highlight the need for better protection from lead exposure and the effectiveness of mandatory medical surveillance in identifying elevated blood lead levels among construction workers.

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  • Rabin, R. & Brooks, D.R. & Davis, L.K., 1994. "Elevated blood lead levels among construction workers in the Massachusetts Occupational Lead Registry," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 84(9), pages 1483-1485.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1994:84:9:1483-1485_5
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