Lead, a bluish-gray metal, is malleable, ductile, and resistant to sulfuric acid, with a melting point of 327 ºC. Commonly used in the manufacture of accumulators and in Pb and Zn metallurgy, lead exposure primarily affects the central and peripheral nervous systems, bone marrow, gonads, and kidneys.
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METAL
LEAD
Control
a) Evaluation of the work environment and correction of deficiencies that condition the
exposure to the contaminant.
b) Worker education on hygiene and personal protection standards
c) Quarterly control until normalization of the values.
Sequence of signs and symptoms associated with lead toxicity:
Mild toxicity from lead exposure can cause:
• slight fatigue
• irritability
• lethargy
• occasional abdominal discomfort
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Characteristics:
It is a bluish-gray, malleable and ductile metal,
Whose melting point is at 327 ºC.
Resistant to sulfuric acid, dissolves
quickly in nitric acid and is solubilized
by organic acids.
C.M.P.: 0,15 mg/m3
TLV-TWA: 0,05 mg/m3
(ACGIH)
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Uses and exposure:
Manufacture of accumulators
Pb and Zn metallurgy.
Lead and zinc mines.
Its main oxides are:
Litargirio (PbO)
Lead dioxide (PbO2)
Minium (Pb3O4)
Exam
Biannually
Delta-amino-levulinic acid Value
normal: <4.5 mg / g creatinine.
Biological Exposure Index: 10
creat mg / g
Free protoporphyrins Normal value: <75
mcg / 100 ml red blood cells. Index
Biological Exposure: up to 300
mcg / 100 ml red blood cells.
Lead value Normal value: <30 mcg / 100
ml of blood. Currently the ACGIH has
Biological Exposure Index set
in 30 mcg / 100 ml of blood.
Effects detection
toxic ANNUALLY
PLASMA, CREATININ
BLOOD, UREA
HEMOGRAM
Toxicity
Acute poisoning does not exist in industry.
Topic principal
Chronic exposure
Lead targets are:
a) S.N.C. and Peripheral
b) Bone marrow
c) Gonads
d) Kidney