Lead exposure and radiator repair work

D.H. Lussenhop, D.L. Parker, A. Barklind and C. McJilton

American Journal of Public Health, 1989, vol. 79, issue 11, 1558-1560

Abstract: In 1986, the ambient air for lead in radiator repair shops in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area exceeded the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) action level in nine of 12 shops sampled by Minnesota OSHA. We therefore sought to determine the prevalence of lead exposure/toxicity in this industry. Thirty-five radiator shops were identified, 30 were visited, and 53 workers were studied. The mean blood lead level was 1.53 (range 0.24-2.80). Seventeen individuals had blood lead levels ≥ 1.93 μmol/L (40 μg/dl). The mean zinc protoporphyrin level (ZPP) was 0.55 μmol/L (range 0.16-1.43). No single worksite or personal characteristic was a strong determinant of either blood lead or ZPP level.

Date: 1989
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