Lead
General Resources
| Date Added | Resource | Source |
| Jul 2012 |
A Story of Impact: Data into action - NIOSH Blood Lead Surveillance Programhttp://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-164/?s_cid=3ni7d2fb072620121130amData into action. NIOSH blood lead surveillance program contributes to a decline in national prevalence rates. |
(NIOSH) |
| Jun 2012 |
National Toxicology Program: Health Effects of Low-level Lead Evaluationhttp://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/?objectid=4F04B8EA-B187-9EF2-9F9413C68E76458EThis site provides access to the NTP Montograph on Health Effects of Low-level Lead and Peer Review of the Draft NTP Monograph on the same topic. |
(DHHS) |
| Dec 2011 |
Adult Blood Lead Reporting in Oregon, 2006-2010 (PDF)http://public.health.oregon.gov/HealthyEnvironments/WorkplaceHealth/Documents/9563-AdultLeadReport-FINAL-web_version.pdfThe document describes lead reporting in Oregon for the last 5 years, and discusses some of the valuable partnerships we rely on to reduce the number of individuals with elevated blood lead levels. The intended audience is public health professionals and researchers. |
(OHA) |
| Jan 2011 |
Oregon OSHA Lead in Construction Quick Guide (PDF)http://orosha.org/pdf/pubs/4907.pdfThis rule covers construction work where your employees may be exposed to lead. What you should know and not a word more! |
(OHA) |
| Jan 2011 |
Lead Poisoninghttp://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/leadpoison.htmlThis site, a peer-reviewed, non-commercial webpage sponsored by Lab Tests Online, provides information on lead poisoning, tests and treatment. |
(Lab Tests Online) |
| Nov 2010 |
NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance (ABLES) Interactive Databasehttp://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-survapps/ables/default.aspxExposure to inorganic lead continues to be an important health problem worldwide. In the U.S. the vast majority of reported elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) have been work related. To further the goal of reducing lead exposures in adults, NIOSH makes available to the public health community lead exposure data through this interactive database. |
(NIOSH) |
| Oct 2004 |
OR-OSHA Subject Index: Leadhttp://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/subjects/lead.html |
(Oregon OSHA) |
| Dec 2002 |
The Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance Programhttp://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ABLES/ables.htmlThe ABLES program is a state-based surveillance program of laboratory reported adult blood lead levels. It is intended to identify and prevent cases of elevated blood lead levels in adults... |
(NIOSH) |
| Dec 2002 |
MEDLINE Plus - Lead Poisoninghttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/leadpoisoning.htmlComprehensive listing of links addressing the topic of lead poisoning. |
(MEDLINEplus) |
| Dec 2002 |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soilhttp://www.epa.gov/lead/index.htmlLead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children 6 years old and under are most at risk, because their bodies are growing quickly. |
(EPA) |
| Nov 2002 |
OSHA Safety and Health Topic: Leadhttp://www.osha.gov/SLTC/lead/Overexposure to lead is one of the most common overexposures found in industry. Lead overexposure is a leading cause of workplace illness. Therefore, OSHA has established the reduction of lead exposure to be a high strategic priority. OSHA's five year strategic plan sets a performance goal of a 15% reduction in the average severity of lead exposure or employee blood lead levels in selected industries and workplaces. |
(OSHA) |