title: Lead poisoning.
abstract: Construction workers who weld, cut or blast structural steel coated with lead-based paint are at significant risk of lead poisoning. Although technology to control these exposures may not have existed when the lead standard was promulgated, it is available today. Employers who do not take steps to protect their employees from lead exposure may be cited and fined severely for their failure.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Rekus
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003252:Construction Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*