whackumlures Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I've been pouring lead for a few years now, and the thought occured to me that I might not be being as safe as I could. I use leather gloves and a dusk mask, but was woundering what you guys recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Safety glasses and you can not wash your hands enough. I don't use a mask but I do have cross ventilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I have to agree with LedHed. I always try to pour outside or in the garage with the door open. Definitely lots of ventilation. Also, this may be extreme, but I wear safety glasses, face shield, leather gloves, long sleeve shirt, long pants, and shoes. I usually stand when I pour, and the reason is this. If for some reason I spill lead, or a piece falls from the mold, it will fall down on the floor. If you are sitting, it could fall in your lap or on your legs, and burn you. Safety first....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshfactor Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Careful wih the dust mask, most every single dustmask available today will not protect you from Lead. Go more towards a painters mask, not the cheapies at Home Depot with the rubberband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockboy Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 If you have a Harbor Freight near you, go there. They sell good safety masks. Buy a double cartridge safety ,ask, you know the types they use for painting fumes? About $15. As long as you're not sanding the lead and getting airborne particles, you're good. You'll be in a whole lot more trouble if you inhale lead fumes than if you touch it bit too much! Like everybody said, wash your hands very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwolf Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 when I'm pouring I set melter under paint exhaust with dust filter removed.I also use latex gloves you would be suprised how dirty they get.And I try to use a painters mask also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I have a painters resperator. I use if for plastics and lead. The mask was 40 bucks though. It is rated for both. But yes propper ventilation is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 First, I do my smelting outside and only work with clean ingots inside. That said, I use cross ventilation and wash my hands frequently. On the last checkup, I had the BLL (Blood Lead Level) checked and it was a very healthy 7 µg/dL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
