Trainee Objectives

Introduction

How Lead Can Enter The Body

Inhalation

Ingestion

Absorption

Where Does Lead Go In The Body?

The Effects Of Lead Exposure

Acute Effects

Chronic Effects

Effects on the Blood (Circulatory) System

Effects on the Nervous System

Effects on the Kidneys (Renal System)

Effects on the Reproductive System

Effects of Lead Exposure on Children

The Role Of Medical Testing In Controlling Lead Hazards

Blood Lead Level (BLL) Test

Zinc Protoporphyrn (ZPP) Test

Medical Treatment of Lead Poisoning

Health Effects Studies on the Ironworker Trade

Case Study #1

Case Study #2

Case Study #3

Assignment Sheet