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Lead in the Workplace


About Lead in the Workplace
You can be exposed to lead while at work, but there are ways to keep you and your family safe.
Learn More
Oct. 20, 2023

		Understanding Your Risk for Lead Exposure
Learn about how lead gets inside our bodies and who is most at risk of exposure.

Dec. 18, 2023Symptoms of Lead Exposure
Learn about symptoms of lead exposure in adults.

Dec. 18, 2023Preventing Work-related Lead Exposure
Learn how employers and workers can prevent work-related lead exposure and keep their families safe.

Oct. 25, 2023 For professionals
Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance (ABLES)
This program monitors work-related lead exposure in the United States.

Dec. 4, 2023Blood Lead Level Guidance
Learn about lead testing and workplace lead exposure regulations and recommendations.

Dec. 20, 2023Trends in Workplace Lead Exposure
Assess lead exposure using data from the Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance program.

Jan. 11, 2024 Other CDC lead resources
About Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Review information about childhood lead exposure including risk factors and prevention methods.

Mar. 5, 2024ATSDR: Lead Toxicity


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