EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN STAINED-GLASS WORK - AN ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION

An environmental evaluation was conducted to determine lead exposure i n a group of crafts people who produce stained glass and Tiffany glass . The environmental evaluation consisted of air sampling for potential lead emissions from solder and of work area dusts. In addition, the c ompletion of a questionnaire, observation of work practices and noting of other details relevant to hazardous exposures were carried out. Le ad concentrations in air were found to be well below the ACGIH TLV-TWA of 150 mug/m3. High lead concentrations were found in the work area d ust samples. Exposure to high concentrations of lead could occur by in gestion as a result of neglect of basic hygiene precautions.