Chronic lead exposure: a problem for minority workers

Journal Article · Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · AAOHN J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6146329

Alexander, D L

1. Despite regulatory and case identification efforts, lead exposure continues to pose a major health problem for minority workers. 2. Minority workers are overrepresented in lead industries such as lead smelting, lead storage batteries, lead pigment production and pottery. 3. Preliminary data from recently instituted lead registries in California and Texas suggest that minority workers continue to be overexposed to lead. 4. A federal policy that strengthens enforcement of the OSHA lead standard is needed to reduce lead exposure among minority workers.

• OSTI ID: 6146329
• Journal Information: AAOHN J.; (United States), Vol. 37:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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