We are undertaking to study this systematically, in connection with a number of conditions, including lead poisoning, and I trust that within a reasonable period of time, ve shall have some sensible notion as to where it fits into the picture, and what it means in relation to the mechanism of the blood disorder that characterizes lead poisoning.

This is in part summarized in the various numbers of the "Publica tions of the German Metal Works and Mines" (Clausthal-Ze11erfeld - volumes 1, 5, 8, and 20) In these, data appear on the low lead values in blood in lead poisoning (Tillmann, Briine, Minden and Opitz) and on the relatively high "physiologic" values in urban residents {69 ug) (Jecklin).

Boudreau Dear Jims While talking to Mao Houston of United Refining Co. yesterday, he inquired as to whether or not a certain employee of theirs could have contract ed lead poisoning.

I was especially bothered because of the rather long period befoi*e the involvement of lead poisoning cane to our people's attention.

The subject of possible lead poisoning hazards to personnel engaged in the transportation of leaded gasoline on tank vessels seems to persist in spite of our efforts to show that no ill effects have been suffered by any one to date.

Perhaps I should explain that as the chief medical consultant of the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation* X have not only advised the Corporation in medleal matters but have also had the responsibility of investigating and reporting to the Dal ted States Public Health Service all cases of illness or complaints arising from the use of leaded gasoline* la carrying on such investigations over a period of years* w e have failed to find any evidence either of lead poisoning or leadab** sorption among men who work with leaded gasoline* therefore It seems rather improbable* after this period of time* that a case of lead poisoning should originate* Moreover I am fully aware of the fact that patients often misquote their .

We are undertaking to study this systematically, in connection with a number of conditions, including lead poisoning, and I trust that within a reasonable period of time, we shall have some sensible notion as to where it fits into the picture, and what It means In relation to the mechanism of the blood disorder that characterizes lead poisoning.

These have great influence in preventing lead poisoning, as much lead ean enter the*system through the finger nailsn The general principles on which we have worked is that more lead enters the system by being converted into soluble lead salt by the perspiration than * that which enters through the breathing apparatus, so that if we keep the skin and hands clean, there is little danger.

An_ acute lead poisoning is more likely to happen in the colder sea sons of the year when there is less likely cause of perspiration of laborers who work in closed rooms.

Cominco Study of Lead Poisoning in Horses Grazing near a Smelter Mr.

The man had not been employed for over six months and showed no symptoms the least bit suggestive of lead poisoning.

The man had not been employed for over six months and showed no symptoms the least bit suggestive of lead poisoning.

Herb Wilson's letter of 4/27/87 stating "40 ug of lead per day Is the threshold value for human lead poisoning".

Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, and growth retardation.

For the above reasons there is not the slightest basis for even the hypothesis that the man in question contracted lead poisoning from the handling of gasoline.