Lead Absorption: Hobbies with potential lead exposure

Lead poisoning notifications in EpiSurv are not reported by ESR.

  • Making stained glass or lead lighting
  • Making lead sinkers for fishing
  • Making lead shot/ammunition
  • Glazing pottery or ceramic work
  • Collection/making lead models, lead soldiers or any other items containing lead
  • Furniture restoration

For further information on notifying lead absorption and hazardous substances injuries, please refer to Massey University’s HSDIRT Resources for health professionals page.