Leave lead at work
October 2023
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2024-101
Workers can carry lead home from work on their skin, hair, clothes, shoes, and personal items, which can contaminate their car and home. NIOSH recommends steps for workers to prevent take-home lead.
Suggested Citation
NIOSH [2023]. Leave lead at work. By Couch J, Rinsky J, Grimes R, Carlson K, Reynolds L, Burnett G, Tsai R. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2024-101. https://doi.org/1.26616/NIOSHPUB2024101