Anatomy of an industrial inorganic lead poisoning epidemic

Med J Aust. 1980 Sep 20;2(6):318-9. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1980.tb77007.x.

Abstract

This article describes three cases of lead poisoning and 20 cases of excessive lead absorption in a factory producing inorganic lead compounds. Evidence is presented of a general system failure in that environmental surveys, application of legislation and acceptance of advice by management were ineffective.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Australia
  • Chemical Industry*
  • Humans
  • Lead Poisoning / etiology*
  • Male
  • Maximum Allowable Concentration
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Diseases / chemically induced*