Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 85-132-1598, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Connecticut

Technical Report · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985

OSTI ID:6060219

Landrigan, P J; Straub, W E

Environmental and breathing-zone samples were analyzed for lead at Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Connecticut in January and February, 1985. The evaluation was requested by the facility to assess lead exposures during cutting and rivetting operations aboard a lead painted, iron hulled ship. Blood lead and erythrocyte protoporphyrin (EP) concentrations were determined in 10 shipfitters. Noise exposure measurements were made. The authors conclude that shipfitters working aboard ship are overexposed to lead and noise. Recommendations include substituting lead based paint with less toxic materials if feasible, avoiding the use of lead/based putty, and establishing a hearing conservation program.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6060219
• Report Number(s): PB-86-135431/XAB; HETA-85-132-1598
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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