Are you at risk of high Blood Lead Levels?

The following industries are linked to increased Blood Lead Levels;

Industry	Mean Blood Lead Levels^
	umol/L#	ug/dL#
Population reference level*	<0.50	<10.36
Battery Repair	2.9	60
Engine Reconditioning	3.3	68
Motor Vehicle Assembly	4.6	95
Plastic Formulation	3.1	64
Pottery	3.6	75
Printing	3.2	66
Radiator Repair	4.3	89
Solder Manufacture	3.3	68
Soldering	3.0	62

* Based on the adult male population upper limit.
# The 'notifiable' Blood Lead Level is now 10ug/dL (0.48umol/L). This means it is considered dangerous by the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
^ These figures are from this OSH Report.

If you work (or worked) in one of these industries, or other industries with known sources of Lead exposure, Lead could be a factor in any existing or future health problems.  A simple test will show whether your blood levels are high and if you need help.

Several recent studies show significant increased risk of death or chronic disease from very low levels of Lead.  One recent paper found levels as low as 0.10umol/L (2ug/dL) were significantly associated with deaths from heart attacks and strokes.

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