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Jul 2012

A Story of Impact: Data into action - NIOSH Blood Lead Surveillance Program

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-164/?s_cid=3ni7d2fb072620121130am

Data 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 Evaluation

http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/?objectid=4F04B8EA-B187-9EF2-9F9413C68E76458E

This 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.pdf

The 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.pdf

This 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 Poisoning

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/leadpoison.html

This 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 Database

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-survapps/ables/default.aspx

Exposure 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: Lead

http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/subjects/lead.html 		(Oregon OSHA)
Dec 2002

The Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance Program

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ABLES/ables.html

The 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 Poisoning

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/leadpoisoning.html

Comprehensive listing of links addressing the topic of lead poisoning.

 (MEDLINEplus)
Dec 2002

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil

http://www.epa.gov/lead/index.html

Lead 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: Lead

http://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)