Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (OLPPP) Publications 

The following is a list of publications that are available online.  To obtain print copies or to view a complete list of all OLPPP materials, including those that are not available on line, please see OLPPP Publication Order Form (PDF). Print copies can also be ordered by calling (866) 627-1587.

General Information on Lead in the Workplace

General Industry (Non-Construction)

Construction Industry

For Health Professionals

Regulatory/Occupational Lead Poisoning Fee Program

General Information on Lead in the Workplace

     Reports from the California Occupational Blood Lead Registry:

• Blood Lead Levels Drawn in California (PDF) - most recent statistics
• California Industries with the Highest Number of Reported Cases of Lead Poisoning (PDF)- most recent three years’ statistics
• Blood Lead Levels in California Workers, 1995-1999 - Summary (PDF, 4MB)  … Full Report (links to individual chapters, data tables or to download the full report)
• NEW!  Workplace Hazard Alert - New Health Dangers from Lead (2.4MB, PDF)  - Spanish and Employer versions coming soon... 
• Lead in the Workplace newsletter - Fall 2007 (PDF) … Fall 2006 …  Fall 2005 … Summer 2004
• Common Jobs, Hobbies & Other Sources of Lead (PDF) … Spanish
• Where Employers Can Get Help (PDF)
• Where Workers Can Get Help (PDF) …  Spanish
• Don't Take Lead Home From Your Job! (PDF) …  Spanish - easy-to-read fact sheet
• Basics of a Lead Safety Program (PDF) - checklist
• How to Use Half-Mask Respirators to Prevent Lead Poisoning (PDF) - easy-to-read fact sheet
• Lead and Your Health (PDF) - symptoms of adult lead poisoning and body systems affected
• Family Lead Poisoning Associated with Occupational Exposure (PDF) - journal article (2004)

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General Industry (Non-Construction)

• Cal/OSHA's General Industry Lead Standard - Full text (PDF) … Summary  (12 pages)  … Spanish Summary - Title 8 CCR; Section 5198
• Point Blank: Lead Hazards at Indoor Firing Ranges (PDF) - fact sheet for range owners

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Construction Industry

• Cal/OSHA Construction Industry Lead Standard - Full text (PDF)  … Summary  (7 pages) - Title 8 CCR; Section 1532.1
• Can Half-Day Trainings Motivate Small Contractors to Address Lead Safety? (PDF) - journal article (2004)
• Residential and Commercial Painters' Exposure to Lead during Surface Preparation (PDF) - journal article (2002)
• Results of an Intervention to Improve Lead Safety Among Painting Contractors and Their Employees (PDF) - journal article (2002)
• Lead Exposure During Hot Cutting of Stripped Steel (PDF) - journal article (2001)

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For Health Professionals

• California Occupational Blood Lead Registry and Case Management Protocols (PDF)
• OLPPP/HESIS Medical Guidelines (PDF) - The Lead Exposed Worker (2001)
• Recommendations for Medical Management of Adult Lead Exposure (PDF) - journal article (2007)
• Management Guidelines for Blood Lead Levels in Children and Adults (PDF)
• Model Contract for a Lead Medical Program (PDF) - sample employer-physician contract
• Employee Blood Lead Level Graph (PDF) - graph for tracking worker blood lead levels
• Severe Lead Poisoning in the Plastics Industry: A Report of Three Cases (PDF) – journal article (2005)
• Family Lead Poisoning Associated with Occupational Exposure (PDF) - journal article (2004)
• Lead Poisoning Associated with Ayurvedic Medications – MMWR article (2004)
• Adult Blood Lead Testing -- A Pivotal Role for Labs in Interpretation and Surveillance (PDF) - journal article (2002)

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Regulatory/Occupational Lead Poisoning Fee Program

• Legislation that established the Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (PDF) - Health and Safety Code Sections 105185-105195
• Occupational Lead Poisoning Fee and Fee Waivers (PDF) - Title 17 California Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 11, Sections 38001 - 38005; fee waiver eligibility, procedures for applying for a fee waiver, and a list of industries assessed the annual fee.
• Blood lead test result reporting by laboratories (PDF) - Health and Safety Code 124130; Legislation requiring laboratories to report blood lead test results.

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