Key Points of this Chapter

The key points of this chapter are that the effects of lead are multisys-temic and subtle at low levels of exposure. Lead s impact on reproductive health is particularly important for later chapters. Even at low levels of maternal exposure, lead increases the risk of spontaneous abortion. 

The self-survey in Figure 12.19 reflects attributes of ideal safety coaches. Several of the concepts—particularly self-esteem, self-confidence, optimism, and teamwork—are discussed in more detail in Section 5 of this Handbook. By rating how often you accomplish tire ideal coaching characteristic implied by each item in this questionnaire you will review key points of this chapter. If you are honest and frank, you will gain important insight from this exercise. Define your strengths and weaknesses, then apply what you have learned here to improve your competence as an actively caring safety coach. 

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