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Lead, mercury and industrial metal exposure

Metal exposure may come from fumes, dust, contaminated surfaces or take-home clothing and needs material-specific occupational assessment.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Ask about substitution, air controls, hygiene, separate work clothing and appropriate biological monitoring. Do not eat, drink or apply cosmetics in a contaminated work area.

What changes the answer

  • The named chemical, biological, radiation, physical or scheduling hazard
  • How often and how much exposure occurs, including spills and take-home residue
  • Engineering controls, task changes and correctly fitted PPE available at work

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When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.