Make sure it is clean, in good repair and fits properly. Store street clothes in separate locker from where work clothes are stored. Shower, wash hair and change into clean clothes and shoes before leaving the workplace. Lead dust on work clothes can contaminate an employee's home and affect his or her children. Fasting can increase the body's rate of absorption.
Additional information is available from several state agencies.
The Department of Commerce and Community Affairs provides assistance to private sector companies that are seeking an evaluation of occupational safety and health hazards, including exposure to lead in their workplaces. 100 W. Randolph St. The Department of Public Health offers several forms of assistance. Those seeking assistance from a toxicologist should contact the Department's environmental toxicology section. Local or county public health departments also may be of assistance to an employer.