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Washington workers are at risk for Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis). Valley fever is a disease caused by the Coccidioides fungus that has recently been found in the soil of southcentral Washington. Because the fungus is newly discovered in Washington, it can be hard to recognize, giving the infection time to become serious in some people. « Less
Washington — Brochure — 5/30/2017 — 1 Views
Scrap metal recovery and collection can place workers at risk for lead poisoning. Lead may be
present in the coatings on the scrap (paints, hot dips, etc.), as pure metal, an alloy or its oxides (as found
in battery plates). « Less
Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 1 Views
Lead-based paint is used on bridges and steel structures to protect them from corrosion and weather. These structures need frequent maintenance and repair due to normal wear. Ironworkers, laborers, painters and other construction workers involved in bridge and steel repair work have more high blood-lead level reports than any other industry in Washington State. « Less
Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 1 Views
Lead hazards at firing ranges: Shooting firearms using ammunition with leadcontaining
primers or unjacketed lead bullets generates lead dust and fumes. Shooters and anyone
else spending time at the firing line are exposed to these dusts and fumes. « Less
Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 1 Views
Your workplace can expose you to lead. Lead can harm your health and your family's health. You can protect yourself and your family. Many resources are available to help you deal with lead exposure in the workplace and the health problems caused by lead poisoning. Your employer, your doctor, the Department of Labor and Industries, the SHARP (Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention) Program, and the Department of Health can help — at no cost to you. « Less
Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 1 Views
Your workplace can expose you to lead. Lead can harm your health and your family's health. You can protect yourself and your family. Many resources are available to help you deal with lead exposure in the workplace and the health problems caused by lead poisoning. Your employer, your doctor, the Department of Labor & Industries, the SHARP (Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention) Program, and the Department of Health can help — at no cost to you. « Less
Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 2 Views
Lead enters the body when airborne lead fumes or fine lead dust is inhaled. This can happen if
ventilation systems are ineffective or if respirators aren't used properly. « Less
Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 2 Views
Although the toxic effects of lead have been known for centuries, many workers in the U.S. are overexposed and poisoned in their workplaces. This resource is designed to help you work with the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to prevent lead poisoning among Washington's working men and women and their children. « Less
Washington — Brochure — 5/16/2017 — 1 Views
Have you had a cough, fever, or painful breathing for more than two weeks? Tell your boss and see a doctor about Valley fever.People get Valley fever from breathing fungal spores that come out of the soil. Today we know that you can get Valley fever while working in southcentral Washington soil. In the past, Valley fever was only known in the southwestern states like Arizona and California. « Less
Washington — Brochure — 5/12/2017 — 1 Views
Washington State researchers at the Department of Labor and Industries worked with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Occupational Health workgroup todevelop a set of measures to track occupational injuries and illnesses. These measures are called ‘occupational health indicators' (OHI) and are compiled yearly (because of time for datato develop and become available, there is about a 3-year lag; for 2017 CSTE OHI data is being collected for 2014). More »They are meant to provide an overview and general assessment of theoccupational health status of Washington State. « Less
Washington — Technical Report — 5/4/2017 — 1 Views
