Cost and Economic Analysis of the Current OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Lead Standard for Battery Breaking

摘要

This is an analysis of the costs and economic impacts of compliance with occupational health regulations that limit exposure to airborne lead in the battery breaking industry. The report includes a detailed description of the costs imposed by the standard on this industry and the expected financial impacts. It also contains information on current workplace exposures to lead in these industries and resultant blood lead levels in the work force.