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Written by Webmaster
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Jun 20, 2007 at 05:00 AM |
Warning
The following firearm-related activities may expose you and others in the area to substances known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm:
Firearms cleaning
Firearms discharging
Bullet casting activities
Ammunition handling and reloading
Gunsmithing activities
Hand and power-tool use
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the State of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
Melting lead and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area to lead, which is known to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm and cancer.
Reducing Exposure
Lead contamination in the air, in the dust, and on your skin is invisible. Keep children and pregnant women away during use and until cleanup is complete. Risk can be reduced—but not eliminated—with strong ventilation; washing hands immediately after use of these products before eating or smoking; and careful cleaning of surfaces and floors with disposable wipes, after lead dust has had a chance to settle. Use a lead-specific cleaner with EDTA, or a high-phosphate detergent (like most detergents sold for electric dishwashers) and bag wipes for disposal.
Warning
Firearm-related activities may produce harmful buildups and dusts on work surfaces, work equipment and the hands. If left unchecked, these buildups can be harmful to yourself and others in the area. The following actions can be taken to reduce the exposure to yourself and others in the area:
1. Keep children and pregnant women clear of the area
2.Always wash hands after completing firearm-related activities
3. Never eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics during firearm-related activities
4. Remove and launder clothing after completing firearm-related activities
5. Keep tabletops and equipment clean and clear of dusts and buildup
6. Provide ventilation, as airborne dusts and vapors can be harmful
7. Clean the area utilizing a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter
For more information, please refer to the website www.oehha.ca.gov.
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