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Jobs or hobbies that may involve exposure to lead

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By Debby Golonka, MPH

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Jobs or hobbies that may involve working with lead or being exposed to fumes from lead include:

  • Lead smelter work.
  • Auto repair.
  • Precious metals refining.
  • Construction, particularly remodeling or renovating.
  • Abatement work (such as asbestos removal or hazardous waste-related work).
  • Battery manufacturing or recycling.
  • Radiator repair.
  • Bridge/highway painting.
  • Ceramics.
  • Furniture refinishing.
  • Stained glass work.
  • Art restoration.
  • Fishing (if lead weights are used).
  • Indoor target practice or bullet making (both can generate lead dust).

Credits

Author Debby Golonka, MPH
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology
Last Updated June 26, 2008
Last Updated: 06/26/2008