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Lead in a Baltimore shipyard.

Francis X Hall1

  • 1Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Unit 37178, FPO AP 96603-7178.

Military Medicine
|January 30, 2007
PubMed
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The Coast Guard Yard

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Industrial Hygiene

Background:

  • Lead exposure is a significant occupational hazard in shipyards.
  • Effective lead management programs are crucial for worker safety and regulatory compliance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Coast Guard Yard's lead abatement program.
  • To compare lead exposure levels from 1991 to 2002-2003.

Main Methods:

  • Chi-squared analysis was used to compare airborne lead levels.
  • Blood lead levels of workers were assessed.
  • Data were collected on paint removal and welding techniques.

Main Results:

  • Airborne lead levels significantly decreased for both paint removal and welding techniques.

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  • Blood lead levels showed a 2-fold reduction in high-risk workers and a 1.6-fold reduction in low-risk workers.
  • The program demonstrated substantial reductions in lead exposure over the study period.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Coast Guard Yard's lead program is highly effective, surpassing national objectives.
    • The use of air-line respirators and lead-free paint contributes to successful lead reduction.
    • The findings support the continued use of current safety protocols.