Case series of chronic occupational lead exposure in shooting ranges

Despite existing occupational lead exposure prevention regulations, Lithuanian shooting range workers still complain of chronic lead poisoning related symptoms. This indicates a poor understanding of occupational safety when working in lead-polluted environments. 20 men, whose age ranged from 32 to...

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Published in:Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology 2022-01, Vol.69, p.126886, Article 126886
Main Authors: Laubner, Gabija, Stražnickaitė, Indrė
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Humans
Lead - analysis
Lead - toxicity
Lead poisoning
Lead Poisoning - etiology
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Occupational Exposure - analysis
Occupational poisoning
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Summary:Despite existing occupational lead exposure prevention regulations, Lithuanian shooting range workers still complain of chronic lead poisoning related symptoms. This indicates a poor understanding of occupational safety when working in lead-polluted environments. 20 men, whose age ranged from 32 to 57 (mean 41.8 ± 10 years), were consulted at the Toxicology Centre at the Republican Vilnius university hospital in Vilnius, Lithuania in the 2016–2019 year period. All of the patients were working as shooting instructors, with their work experience varying from 2 to 30 years. Clinical examination showed blood lead levels ranging from 5.64 μg/dL to 45.8 μg/dL (norm for occupational exposure -
ISSN:0946-672X
1878-3252
DOI:10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126886