My nervousness came from digging the indoor backstop for lead. As careful as I am there is still a lead dust factor. After that with standard safety precautions there is very little chance of harmful lead exposure.
Had a blood lead level test done.... and got a call from the NYS department of health
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Steal2B
.700 Nitro Express
It has been reported that a half dozen or more people die from lead poisoning every week in Chicago.
Which is odd because they're also ventilated.
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
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LMS
.357 mag
I ordered some of the D-lead wipes for the range bag and soap for the house. They say it seems to work. How were your levels?
LMS
.357 mag
I don't reload. I do help work the shoots though - taping targets after they're scored, etc, so I am in the range after the shooter shoots. I think it's from breathing what's floating around in the air (lead from primer explosion and from whatever got vaporized from the back of the bullet). I thought I was washing up okay, but it's after the shoot with regular soap, so I am going to start using the DeLead wipes.
LMS
.357 mag
Yea - I just can't imagine anything good coming out of a conversation with them, so I'm not calling them back.
LMS
.357 mag
I'm guessing he had nothing to do with it. I bet it's a result of some nanny state bullshit law that got passed that the health department has to know about certain test result values. He's a good doc, knows about my hobbies and is not an anti.
LMS
.357 mag
Everything I have read so far aligns with that advice.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
There's always a choice. I understand kids, but he's an adult.
LMS
.357 mag
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Ignore the state.. and why the hell are they even contacting you???
I just renewed my lead awareness this week as its required for work. Your level is not bad at all .
I just renewed my lead awareness this week as its required for work. Your level is not bad at all .
LMS
.357 mag
My question exactly.
Test results above the normal automatically get reported to the state or the CDC I can't remember which. LMS you have a choice not to tell them anything but either the lab or the doctor is legally required to report and elevated result. My last one was 5 or 7 I can't remember now. I'm a month out from my next one. I'm still melting down the range scrap I collected and haven't taken it to the next level yet.
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
Pissed Off Patriot
.223 Rem
At what level does it become pissed off?
ECU Pirates
.308 Win
It's most likely from breathing the dust. I shot a winter league in some old clubs (50's and 60's). The guys were wearing respirators during practice. I didn't finish the season. Old indoor ranges with no ventilation are not a good combination. I only shoot outside now.
ECU Pirates
.308 Win
Is it OK if I cast and reload while eating potato chips, drinking scotch and smoking cigars?
Well it will offset the irritability symptom of lead poisoning. Therefore I say go for it!
kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
I worked in a laboratory before I got married where we used a lot of lead- lead foil, powdered lead oxide - then burnt off the lead in furnaces. At the time, I had my blood lead levels tested and it was high. I was able to get it down by being very careful to limit my exposure.
Years later, my roommates filled me in on how much of an asshole I had become during that time. I only blame part of that on my charming personality. I'm sure the lead had a lot to do with it.
Years later, my roommates filled me in on how much of an asshole I had become during that time. I only blame part of that on my charming personality. I'm sure the lead had a lot to do with it.
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
from my understanding with lead .. i could be wrong .. but crap i have to die of something ... lead effect young kids development and there brain..
like eating lead paint chips .. damn they were yummy too .. all different colors and flavors ..
is there actual data on old adults with lead poisoning ... from what i hear with a few simple things it clears from us and really no long term
effects .. so whats the deal ?? ..
growing up I played with mercury and melted lead to pour into molds for army guys and sinkers .. anyone remember them ?? ..
must have lead to my addiction of shooting and now reloading .. grrrrr LOL .
Lets go smoke some poison ivy and see how long we last ..
I'd call the health dept back .... and just blow up on them .. is lead legal to have in my house .. .. yes .. then STFU ... NOYB .. bye ..
like eating lead paint chips .. damn they were yummy too .. all different colors and flavors ..
is there actual data on old adults with lead poisoning ... from what i hear with a few simple things it clears from us and really no long term
effects .. so whats the deal ?? ..
growing up I played with mercury and melted lead to pour into molds for army guys and sinkers .. anyone remember them ?? ..
must have lead to my addiction of shooting and now reloading .. grrrrr LOL .
Lets go smoke some poison ivy and see how long we last ..
I'd call the health dept back .... and just blow up on them .. is lead legal to have in my house .. .. yes .. then STFU ... NOYB .. bye ..
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Good point. That level in an adult is not bad, but its important to know why his levels are elevated, especially if he has children. Elevated levels are REALLY bad for kids.have a three year old answer any questions as you, that should fuck'em up
LMS
.357 mag
Yep. Kids are adults now and no lead pipes in the house or lead paint, so if mine trends downward I doubt I'll suggest they get tested.
Right now I have convinced myself its a combination of coming in contact with the residual lead dust on the indoor range attaching itself to things I touch, being in the thick of it to help work the shoot and breathing what's suspended in the air, and not paying enough attention to clean hands and what I touch with them.
Good thing there's a ton of scheduled outdoor shoots (just about one every weekend) in spring summer and fall. I'll still shoot indoors in the winter, just a bit less frequently.
I appreciate all the good dialogue from everyone on this thread.
How many lead fishing sinkers did we close and open with our teeth as kids...lol
Dan
Dan
Pissed Off Patriot
.223 Rem
I grew up in the age of leaded gas, old houses and soil with lead paint (and probably some lead pipes as well), and I played with toys painted with lead paint and made out of lead, like these toy soldiers..
masterswimmer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I grew up in the age of leaded gas, old houses and soil with lead paint (and probably some lead pipes as well), and I played with toys painted with lead paint and made out of lead, like these toy soldiers..
Sure as shit explains a whole lot!
Pissed Off Patriot
.223 Rem
Say that to my face, and I'll......!
Agree with ya? lol I'm still wondering how I made it through my childhood!
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
I used to cast my own lead soldiers and paint them with leaded paint, So there mother fucker!
Robin
Robin
LMS
.357 mag
Tell the DOH all the lead is in your pencil and they can suck it out for you!!