Another dimension to the “toxicity of lead” debate

[mark2853118]

Lead toxicity affecting range staff

 

[ChesterP]

It's long been recognised that high concentrations of lead from detonation fumes are a high risk within enclosed indoor shooting ranges. The only one that I used to frequent closed down years ago because they couldn't afford the onerous costs of sufficient air filtering and forced ventilation. Staff are particularly at risk for obvious reasons so the above report isn't surprising. What isn't clear is where the lead is from lead bullets or from Lead Styphnate used in primers. (or both).

 

[Heym SR20]

Don’t worry there will soon be plenty of SD members saying that this fake news, that lead is not poisonous and does no harm and that they sprinkle lead dust on their steaks every day as a condiment

 

[DavyG]

Don’t worry there will soon be plenty of SD members saying that this fake news, that lead is not poisonous and does no harm and that they sprinkle lead dust on their steaks every day as a condiment

Lead dust…? That’s taking it a bit beyond the ridiculous. I marinade mine in liquid lead for a fuller flavour.
DG

 

[Tim.243]

Lead dust…? That’s taking it a bit beyond the ridiculous. I marinade mine in liquid lead for a fuller flavour.
DG

Davy they are making Hmsr20's barrels from this batch..

 

[DavyG]

Davy they are making Hmsr20's barrels from this batch..

That’s the Blaser production plant…