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Lead exposure in a developmentally disabled workforce

M B Lax1, G Siwinski

  • 1Central New York Occupational Health Clinical Center, Department of Family Medicine, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, USA.

American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|July 4, 1998
PubMed
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Developmentally disabled workers in furniture refinishing experienced lead overexposure. Hand sanding lead-based paint was the source, highlighting the need for workplace health assessments for vulnerable employees.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Lead exposure is a significant public health concern, particularly in occupational settings.
  • Developmentally disabled individuals may face unique workplace vulnerabilities.
  • Furniture refinishing involving lead-based paint presents a potential exposure risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and assess lead overexposure in developmentally disabled workers at furniture refinishing sites.
  • To determine the source and extent of lead exposure.
  • To emphasize the importance of workplace health risk assessments for this population.

Main Methods:

  • Case identification by a public health nurse.
  • Referral for occupational health clinic consultation.

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  • Exposure assessment including blood lead level (BLL) measurements at two work sites.

    • Main Results:

    • Elevated BLLs were found among workers at both sites.
    • Average BLLs at site A were 60 mcg/dl for sanders and helpers.
    • At site B, six individuals had BLLs exceeding the threshold, with hand sanding of lead-based paint identified as the exposure source.

    Conclusions:

    • Hand sanding of lead-based paint in furniture refinishing is a significant source of lead overexposure.
    • Underecognized occupational settings can pose lead hazards.
    • Workplace health risk assessments are crucial for protecting developmentally disabled workers.