Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code § 8.74 § 8.74.090
Screening of city employees (Bridgeport Lead Poisoning Prevention Ordinance)
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Further screening efforts, in accordance with the regulations of OSHA, of employees of gun clubs where guns are fired, those who frequent gun ranges and those employed in lead related industries will be required to provide to the health department the results of a blood lead screening and subsequent test as required or have the city health department perform a lead test. First responder employees, fire department and police department who are exposed to emissions of fumes and/or dust into the air from burning and/or dilapidated buildings or structures that could be contaminated with toxic levels of lead will be required to prove that their blood lead levels are and remain within acceptable levels which are not to exceed thirty (30) ug/dl for a thirty-day period as mandated by OSHA. The Bridgeport health department shall establish a reasonable schedule of fees for the lab work associated with the performance of any lead test by an outside entity and/or the review of proof that blood lead levels are and remain with acceptable levels in accordance with this chapter.
Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code § 8.74.090 establishes blood lead screening requirements for certain city employees and workers in lead-exposure occupations. Employees at gun clubs and shooting ranges, workers in lead-related industries, and first responders such as firefighters and police officers who may be exposed to lead-contaminated fumes or dust must have their blood lead levels tested and documented. For first responders, blood lead levels must not exceed 30 micrograms per deciliter (ug/dl) over any thirty-day period, consistent with OSHA standards. The Bridgeport Health Department is authorized to set a fee schedule for lab work and for reviewing submitted test results.
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Although § 8.74.090 is directed primarily at employers in lead-related industries and city departments rather than residential landlords, property owners whose buildings are used by or adjacent to affected operations should be aware that the provision reflects Bridgeport's broader lead-safety framework under Chapter 8.74. Operators of facilities such as gun clubs or lead-related workplaces are generally expected to coordinate with the Bridgeport Health Department to ensure employee screening results are submitted or tests are performed on schedule. Maintaining documentation of compliance with OSHA screening regulations and the city's fee schedule for lab work is a standard practice for covered employers under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who work in occupations covered by § 8.74.090—such as gun range employees, workers in lead-related industries, or first responders—have a right to know that their employer may be required to arrange or document blood lead level testing under Bridgeport's municipal code. If a covered employee believes their employer is not meeting the screening obligations described in this provision, they may consider contacting the Bridgeport Health Department or a tenant- or worker-rights organization for general information about available options. Reviewing OSHA's own regulations alongside § 8.74.090 can help workers understand the full scope of protections that may apply to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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