What are the most common sources of lead exposure in the workplace?
The workplace typically has sources of lead exposure, such, as;
- Renovation involves the elimination of lead based paint, as welding and sanding old materials.
- Dealing with lead acid batteries, in battery production/recycling processes.
- Engaging in metal smelting and refining can pose health risks especially when exposed to lead fumes during the smelting and casting processes.
- Plumbing involves working with pipes made of lead and using solder to join them for tasks.
- Primary Product Production includes ammunition as electronics and ceramics manufacturing.
- Gun ranges can expose you to bullets and primers.
- Repairing cars involves dealing with lead based radiators and older vehicle models, in the industry.
- Creating pottery involves using glazes that may contain lead.
- Extracting lead ore involves dealing with the dust and fumes generated during the process.
- Dealing with waste and scrap metal containing lead, managing recycling processes.
- Exposure to lead can happen when you breathe it in or consume it through food and beverages and through skin contact.
