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57629 
Journal Article 
Possible toxic metal exposure of prehistoric bronze workers 
Harper, M 
1987 
1 
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
ISSN: 1351-0711
EISSN: 1470-7926 
NIOSH/00189261 
44 
10 
652-656 
English 
3314977 
WOS:A1987K452000002 
An attempt has been made to assess the possible occupational exposure to arsenic, lead, and mercury during the Bronze Age. Archaeological, metallurgical, and historical evidence is combined to form a picture of the potential toxic hazards. In the case of arsenic a definite picture emerges of the effect of toxicity as a useful material is abandoned for health reasons on discovery of an acceptable alternative. 
DCN-184675; Metallurgical processes; Industrial hygiene; Toxic effects; Occupational exposure; Lead poisoning; Copper alloys; Arsenic poisoning; Mercury poisoning 
IRIS
• Arsenic (Inorganic)
     1. Literature
          PubMed
          Toxline, TSCATS, & DART
• Inorganic Arsenic (7440-38-2) [Final 2025]
     1. Initial Lit Search
          PubMed
          ToxNet
     4. Considered through Oct 2015
     6. Cluster Filter through Oct 2015