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  Lead in the Workplace
  Preventing Work-related Lead Exposure
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            * Workers, employers, and family members can prevent or reduce lead exposure.
            * Cleaning up lead is hard and expensive, so take steps to keep it out of your home and car.
            * If you are worried about your lead exposure, have your blood lead level checked.
            * Employers must ensure lead exposure limits are not exceeded.
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        If you work with lead, there are ways you can reduce your exposure:
          * Read and follow your employer's lead control and management plan.
          * Maintain a clean workspace and follow good hygiene practices.
          * Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
        If you are worried about your lead exposure, have your blood lead level checked.
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          * Workplace exposure limits are meant to protect workers from hazardous exposures in the workplace. Employers must ensure exposure limits are not exceeded.
          * If lead is present, employers should follow the hierarchy of controls to figure out the most effective way(s) to control exposures.
          Keep your employees safe‎
              Learn about lead exposure limits and how to use the hierarchy of controls to protect your workers from lead.
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          * If your workplace contains lead, you may be bringing it home to your family without knowing.
          * It's easier to keep lead out of your home and car than to clean them. Cleaning up lead is hard and expensive.
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