Air Cleaner?
Quote from Reloader on September 13, 2012, 11:16 pmIt was suggested to me today, by some friends of mine who shoot frequently, that I might consider buying a room Air Cleaner, for the room where I reload my ammunition.
Does anyone use one, and if so, what kind?
Is it possible to get absorb lead from the air in the room where I reload?
It was suggested to me today, by some friends of mine who shoot frequently, that I might consider buying a room Air Cleaner, for the room where I reload my ammunition.
Does anyone use one, and if so, what kind?
Is it possible to get absorb lead from the air in the room where I reload?
Quote from Reloader on September 14, 2012, 3:40 amBe more concerned about the handling of the lead bullets / shot more than airborne dust. Always have good ventilation.
When you sort out the brass from the vibrator, if you have dust, do it outside, then come back in.
Wash with soap after a loading session. If you can stand it wear gloves (Nitrile gloves, 100 pack at Harbor Freight $10, on sale $7).
Be more concerned about the handling of the lead bullets / shot more than airborne dust. Always have good ventilation.
When you sort out the brass from the vibrator, if you have dust, do it outside, then come back in.
Wash with soap after a loading session. If you can stand it wear gloves (Nitrile gloves, 100 pack at Harbor Freight $10, on sale $7).
Quote from Reloader on September 14, 2012, 6:16 pmlcb is correct, the bigger airborne hazard from lead is separating the clean brass from the tumbling media. Do that outdoors. Otherwise, don't smoke, eat or drink while loading lead bullets, wash your hands before eating/drinking/etc, is suggested.
lcb is correct, the bigger airborne hazard from lead is separating the clean brass from the tumbling media. Do that outdoors. Otherwise, don't smoke, eat or drink while loading lead bullets, wash your hands before eating/drinking/etc, is suggested.
Quote from Reloader on November 25, 2012, 11:50 pmI am a Lead Risk Assessor. In answer to your question lead is a heavy element, so when it is abraded into dust it tends to settle and not become airborne unless something make it airborne, like an electric sander. Lead fumes from a heat gun can also be hazardous. These exposure problems are more common with lead in paint. In a reloading room I would not be concerned about inhaling lead dust in the normal metallic case reloading process. However, tumbling cases generates fine dust, which could have enough lead to create an exposure problem, especially for small children. So, even if the tumbler is outside, care should be given to keep small children and pregnant women away from the area and possible hazard. Additionally, casting lead bullets creates a major lead hazard, not only from handling the lead, but from the fumes off the melting pot. Casting should not be done indoors, without proper ventilation and even then a respirator should be worn. When loading shot-shells, care should be given with the bags of lead shot as these pellets have been abrading on each other and will have created lead dust, which can contaminate the area. After shooting, reloading, case cleaning or handling firearms, etc. wash your hands thoroughly before eating to avoid hand to mouth contact with lead dust. It is very important to keep small children (under the age of 6) and pregnant women away from all lead exposure. A small child can be poisoned by a very small amount of lead. The effects of lead poisoning can be permanent.
I am a Lead Risk Assessor. In answer to your question lead is a heavy element, so when it is abraded into dust it tends to settle and not become airborne unless something make it airborne, like an electric sander. Lead fumes from a heat gun can also be hazardous. These exposure problems are more common with lead in paint. In a reloading room I would not be concerned about inhaling lead dust in the normal metallic case reloading process. However, tumbling cases generates fine dust, which could have enough lead to create an exposure problem, especially for small children. So, even if the tumbler is outside, care should be given to keep small children and pregnant women away from the area and possible hazard. Additionally, casting lead bullets creates a major lead hazard, not only from handling the lead, but from the fumes off the melting pot. Casting should not be done indoors, without proper ventilation and even then a respirator should be worn. When loading shot-shells, care should be given with the bags of lead shot as these pellets have been abrading on each other and will have created lead dust, which can contaminate the area. After shooting, reloading, case cleaning or handling firearms, etc. wash your hands thoroughly before eating to avoid hand to mouth contact with lead dust. It is very important to keep small children (under the age of 6) and pregnant women away from all lead exposure. A small child can be poisoned by a very small amount of lead. The effects of lead poisoning can be permanent.