"Persons who are exposed to lead at work or through hobbies are advised upon finishing the workday to 1) place lead-contaminated clothes, including shoes and personal protective equipment, in a closed container for laundering or cleaning; 2) take a shower and wash hands, face, and hair when exposed above the permissible exposure limits; 3) change into street clothes; and 4) wash work clothes separately from all other clothes."
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Workers: Exposure to Lead At Work May Bring Contamination Home
"Persons employed in high-risk lead-related occupations can transport lead dust home from a work site through clothing, shoes, tools, or vehicles..." according to a study conducted by the Maine Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and reported recently by the CDC.
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