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Occupational lead poisoning: can it be eliminated?
J D Kaufman1, J Burt, B Silverstein
1Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention Division (SHARP), Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia 98504-4330.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Occupational lead poisoning remains a significant issue. A new strategy combining surveillance, monitoring, and education aims to eradicate lead overexposure in the workplace.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Health
- Toxicology
Background:
- Persistent occupational lead poisoning and overexposure present a critical challenge in the United States.
- Existing surveillance and monitoring methods are insufficient to fully address the problem.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a comprehensive action strategy to eliminate occupational lead poisoning.
- To enhance employer compliance and identify areas for enforcement action.
Main Methods:
- Integrating case-based and hazard surveillance.
- Implementing increased requirements for biological monitoring.
- Utilizing targeted educational activities for lead-using industries.
Main Results:
- The proposed strategy aims for the eradication of occupational lead poisoning.
- A system for monitoring employer compliance is established to guide enforcement.
Conclusions:
- Occupational lead poisoning is an eradicable condition.
- This strategy can serve as a model for addressing other occupational diseases.