Lead Occupational Exposure Workshop
Strategies for reducing worker blood lead levels
Sheraton Prague Charles Square Hotel
Wednesday 19 June 2013, 10:30 - 17:00
In conjunction with the 18th International Lead Conference (Pb2013), the International Lead Association is organising this important one-day event, supported by the Association of Battery Recyclers, European Storage Battery Manufacturers Association and Battery Council International.
The workshop will share best practice through a series of presentations on the practical measures that can be taken to reduce worker blood lead levels and will conclude with a Roundtable Discussion on how to design and implement an effective blood lead reduction programme.
Confirmed speakers include Dan Askin, Esca Tech; Russell Kemp, Environ; Karsten Kurz Exide Technologies; Axel Lesch, Johnson Controls and senior representatives of RSR Technologies.
Topics to be covered include:
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Current status and future outlook for occupational exposure legislation
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State of science on occupational exposure and effects
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Overview of industry-wide blood lead levels
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Biological and personal air monitoring
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Behavioural-based safety schemes
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Effective cleaning and monitoring methods
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Plant design, engineering controls and respiratory protection
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Protecting susceptible populations
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Overall design and implementation of a blood lead reduction programme
Early registration is recommended to secure a place as the number of workshop participants is limited and spaces will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis.
A full workshop programme will be published shortly.
Please register for the Workshop via the on-line form or by completing and returning the attached Pb Registration form or Workshop only registration form. |
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