Lead exposure in radiator repair workers: a survey of Washington State radiator repair shops and review of occupational lead exposure registry data.
Lead exposure in radiator repair workers: a survey of Washington State radiator repair shops and review of occupational lead exposure registry data.
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散热器维修工人的铅暴露：对华盛顿州散热器维修店的调查和职业铅暴露登记数据的审查。
DOI：
10.1097/01.jom.0000079083.95532.b5
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发表时间：
2003
影响因子：
3.2
通讯作者：
Whittaker,StephenG
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作者：
Whittaker,StephenG
Radiator repair workers in Washington State have the greatest number of very elevated (≥ 60 μg/dL) blood lead levels of any other worker population. The goals of this study were to determine the number of radiator repair workers potentially exposed to lead; estimate the extent of blood lead data underreporting to the Occupational Lead Exposure Registry; describe current safety and health practices in radiator repair shops; and determine appropriate intervention strategies to reduce exposure and increase employer and worker awareness. Lead exposure in Washington State’s radiator repair workers was assessed by reviewing Registry data and conducting a statewide survey of radiator repair businesses. This study revealed that a total of 226 workers in Washington State (including owner-operators and all employees) conduct repair activities that could potentially result in excessive exposures to lead. Approximately 26% of radiator repair workers with elevated blood lead levels (≥ 25 μg/dL) were determined to report to Washington State’s Registry. This study also revealed a lack of awareness of lead’s health effects, appropriate industrial hygiene controls, and the requirements of the Lead Standard. Survey respondents requested information on a variety of workplace health and safety issues and waste management; 80% requested a confidential, free-of-charge consultation. Combining data derived from an occupational health surveillance system and a statewide mail survey proved effective at characterizing lead exposures and directing public health intervention in Washington State.
