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Battery Manufacturing Evaluating Exposure Standard particulate sampling techniques are used to evaluate lead exposures. Potential for lead ingestion can be indicated by wipe sampling. Employers who are required to perform biological monitoring for blood lead must use an OSHA-approved blood lead laboratory for analysis. Safety and Health Topics Lead. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page. Sampling and Analysis. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page. Contains general monitoring information. Use of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is not acceptable to determine employee lead exposures. OSHA Standard Interpretation, (2000, May 8). Using X-ray fluorescence for analysis of lead in paint and applicability of other agencies lead levels. OSHA Standard Interpretation, (1999, March 1). Lead Test Kits. OSHA, (1994, September). OSHA Technical Manual (OTM). OSHA Directive TED 01-00-015 [TED 1-0.15A], (1999, January 20). Personal Sampling for Air Contaminants Sampling for Surface Contamination Lead Battery Manufacturing: Source Identification Protocol. OSHA eTool. Contains links to tools that are useful in identifying sources of lead exposure. Blood Lead Laboratories Blood Lead Laboratories. OSHA administers a program for approval of laboratories submitting data as required by the 29 CFR 1910.1025(j). Video Exposure Monitoring Analyzing Workplace Exposures Using Direct Reading Instruments and Video Exposure Monitoring Techniques. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 92-104, (1992, August). Contains information on techniques, equipment, and data analysis. Also includes case studies.  Safety and  Health Topics     Battery Manufacturing   OSHA Standards   Hazards   Evaluating Exposure   Controls   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 11/21/2006

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