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Lead Exposure - Adults

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Lead Exposure - Adults

Lead is a highly toxic metal that can harm human health. In adults, lead exposure most often occurs in the workplace, especially in industries like construction, manufacturing and recycling, where lead-containing materials are used or handled.

Exposure can also happen through certain hobbies, such as using recreational firearms, reloading and casting lead bullets, home remodeling and more. Learn more about lead and how to reduce your risk at Mi Lead Safe - Learn About Lead.

Elevated Blood Lead Level

An elevated blood lead level (EBLL) is a blood lead test value at or above the blood lead reference value (BLRV) set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of October 2021, an EBLL is 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) or higher. Most adults (97.5%) have blood lead levels below 3.5 µ/dL.