Lead Employees who fix batteries, melt lead or bronze, fix radiators, paint ceramics, remove paint, work at a shooting range and others can be exposed to the metal, which can be transported home as dust that may harm children's brains, nerves and kidneys. Mercury Dentists, gold extractors, chemical plant workers, miners and others may come into contact. Gastrointestinal problems, tremors and harm to the central nervous system can result. Pesticides Family members of employees such as farm workers and pesticide applicators can be exposed. Some herbicides are animal carcinogens.
Pesticide poisoning can be fatal.