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

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  • Author(s): Rabin R;Rabin R; Brooks DR; Davis LK
  • Source:
    American journal of public health [Am J Public Health] 1994 Sep; Vol. 84 (9), pp. 1483-5.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: American Public Health Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 1254074 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0090-0036 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00900036 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Washington, DC : American Public Health Association
      Original Publication: New York [etc.]
    • Subject Terms:
      Architecture* ; Occupational Exposure*; Lead/*blood; Adolescent ; Adult ; Humans ; Male ; Massachusetts ; Middle Aged ; Paint ; Registries
    • Abstract:
      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 mumol/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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    • Grant Information:
      U60/CCU108415-01 United States PHS HHS
    • Accession Number:
      2P299V784P (Lead)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19940901 Date Completed: 19941020 Latest Revision: 20190514
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      PMC1615164
    • Accession Number:
      10.2105/ajph.84.9.1483
    • Accession Number:
      8092376