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Safety and Health Topics: Lead: Battery Manufacturing In Focus OSHA eTools The major source of lead exposure in battery manufacturing is lead dust. Any operation in which battery plates, lead scrap, or oxide is handled may be a significant source of lead exposure. Other sources of lead dust include drossing lead pots, wind, dry sweeping, and resuspension of settled dust. Lead particles can also become airborne via attachment to acid or water mists. Lead fumes from lead pots, torching, burning, or other operations where a flame contacts lead, or lead is heated above the melting point, may also be sources of lead exposure. What standards apply to Battery Manufacturing? Standards | Directives | Standard Interpretations What are the hazards of Battery Manufacturing? Routes of Lead Exposure | Health Effects of Lead | Other Hazards How do I evaluate lead exposures? Safety and Health Topics | Blood Lead Laboratories | Video Exposure Monitoring What controls are used to protect workers? Engineering Controls | Administrative Actions | Personal Protective Equipment Where can I find additional assistance? Industry Resources | Additional Resources In Focus OSHA eTools OSHA's Battery Manufacturing eTool. OSHA (2004, February). This eTool is an interactive web-based training tool on the hazards associated with Battery Manufacturing.   Revised: 27 February 2004		Safety and Health  Topics     Battery Manufacturing   OSHA Standards   Hazards   Evaluating Exposure   Controls   Additional Assistance   Credits
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