Evaluation of Employee Exposure to Lead and Other Chemicals at a Police Department

The Health Hazard Evaluation Program received a request from employees at a police department in Ohio. The request concerned lead exposures in and around the firing ra nge, a history of water intrusion and mold growth on the ceiling til es in the juvenile office, and lack of ventilation in the property room where illicit drugs were stored. We made two site visits to the police department to evaluate exposures, work conditions, and employee health concerns.