Lead is a heavy metal with a molten gray color, making it soft and modified to have various shapes. As needed and can be vaporized at high temperatures Lead used in industry is divided into 2 groups:

1. Gastrointestinal symptoms Starts with anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, some with diarrhea. Very severe stomach pain In addition, the lead line of the gum line may be detected in the blue-black line, which is attached to the gingival edge of the tooth. Frequently found on the front teeth, jaw and molar
2. Peripheral nervous system symptoms Will have weakness in the arms and legs of the muscles, sometimes with muscle pain And various joints, if the body receives a large amount of time for a long time, may cause muscle paralysis Which usually occurs with muscles that stretch
3. Brain symptoms are the most severe manifestations. Have excitement, sleeplessness, nightmares
4. Blood Will have anemia, anemia

Entrance to the body
The group of workers who work directly related to lead has a chance of lead poisoning.

1. Breathing by inhaling dust, smoke, lead vapors that are used in the industry. That lack of proper and proper control Causing these fumes to spread in the working environment Causing workers to breathe air Which has lead mixed in throughout the work period
2. The mouth is the entrance to the body due to the workers themselves such as smoking or eating while working. Eating food without paying the body first Or eating food in factories that have lead in the atmosphere
3. The skin usually occurs with people working with gasoline, such as children, fueling, fitter, etc., because lead in gasoline is organic lead. Can be absorbed through the skin well

Occupations related to lead
Lead poisoning may be found in workers. Industrial plants that use lead as raw materials such as foundries, printing, foundries, containers Jewelry factory Battery Factory Paint Factory Pottery Factory Electronic parts factory The factory that produces lead is used. Oil refinery, mining etc.

Therefore, the person who has a working career using lead May cause poisoning due to lead easily.

Due to the occurrence of lead poisoning is a very serious disease May cause disability or death Causing the nation to lose labor and the economy In spite of being able to prevent toxic allergies If the factory owner and workers try to work together to find a way to prevent and control the following results.