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Leave lead at work

(Revised October 2023)
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2024-101
Front page of 2024-101 Revised 10 2023

Workers can carry lead home from work on their skin, hair, clothes, shoes, and personal items, which can contaminate their car and home. NIOSH recommends steps for workers to prevent take-home lead.

Leave lead at work

Suggested Citation

NIOSH [2023]. Leave lead at work. By Couch J, Rinsky J, Grimes R, Carlson K, Reynolds L, Burnett G, Tsai R. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2024-101 (revised 10/23), https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2024101revised102023 NIOSH [2023]. Take home lead: Prevention through Design for workers. By Couch J, Rinsky J, Grimes

List of Revisions
Revision Date Revisions Citation of Revision
October, 2023 (Original) NIOSH [2023]. Leave lead at work. By Couch J, Rinsky J, Grimes R, Carlson K, Reynolds L, Burnett G, Tsai R. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2024-101. https://doi.org/1.26616/NIOSHPUB2024101
October, 2023 Updated the suggested citation on the fact sheet to reflect the correct name of the document.  NIOSH [2023]. Leave lead at work. By Couch J, Rinsky J, Grimes R, Carlson K, Reynolds L, Burnett G, Tsai R. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2024-101 (revised 10/23), https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2024101revised102023.