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17/02/2009 Bridge Workers Exposed to Lead Poisoning
Several workers on the Auckland Harbour Bridge were poisoned last year after inhaling lead-based paint dust.
The men had removed their full-face dust masks as they were uncomfortable to work in, thus causing them to inhale the toxic dust.
Lead poisoning can cause a range of toxicity including neurological and cardiovascular.
Return to News Archive Index The men had removed their full-face dust masks as they were uncomfortable to work in, thus causing them to inhale the toxic dust.
Lead poisoning can cause a range of toxicity including neurological and cardiovascular.
