Abstract
Lead abatement is becoming a major industry in the United States (Lange et al. 1998; 1998a). Regulations have been promulgated at both the federal and state levels for lead abatement activities (Lange et al. 1998). Unfortunately, little information has been published on occupational (personal) exposure resulting from various lead abatement practices (Zedd et al. 1993; Conroy, et. al. 1996; Lange et al. 1993; 1997; 1998a; US Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD, 1995). Exposure is an important factor in determining hazard assessment for a work practice/method (Lange et al. 1997; 1998a). The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established both an exposure action level (30 ug/m3) and permissible exposure limit (PEL) (50 ug/m3) for airborne lead (HUD, 1995; Lange et al. 1997; 1998a). Exposure at or above these levels implement requirements for medical surveillance and employment of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators (Lange et al. 1998a).
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