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Lead exposure-located in bridge paint

Interferes with many body  Use precautions to prevent

processes and impacts several exposure:

organs and tissues.

Exposure to lead by inhalation of  Bridge preparation

lead-containing dust or fume, activities

ingesting lead residue from hands  Washing and grinding

(e.g., when eating, chewing gum or  When cleaning or

smoking).
decontaminating
Lead is a suspected human
equipment/PPE
carcinogen and has been shown to

cause cancer in laboratory animals

(WorkSafeBC).