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Medical surveillance of the lead exposed worker. Current guidelines.
- Source :
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AAOHN journal : official journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses [AAOHN J] 1998 Jul; Vol. 46 (7), pp. 330-9. - Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- 1. The "lead standards" established by OSHA for general industry in 1978 and the construction industry in 1993 require employers and clinicians to follow very specific guidelines for protecting lead exposed workers. Depending on the level of exposure, medical surveillance may be legally required. 2. Lead affects multiple body systems and can cause permanent damage. Low level exposures that in the past were thought safe are now considered hazardous as new information emerges about the toxicity of lead. 3. Lead poisoning, if undetected, often results in misdiagnosis and costly care. Adults are exposed to lead in many different workplace settings. All clinicians caring for lead exposed workers need to be informed about the health effects of lead, employer and physician responsibilities, and worker rights. 4. Occupational and environmental health nurses can help identify workers at risk and prevent lead poisoning by education and early intervention through collaboration with the workers, the employer, the company physician, and other health and safety professionals.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Humans
Lead Poisoning diagnosis
Maximum Allowable Concentration
Occupational Diseases diagnosis
Occupational Health Nursing methods
Occupational Health Nursing standards
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Risk Factors
United States
United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Lead Poisoning prevention & control
Occupational Diseases prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0891-0162
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- AAOHN journal : official journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9748913