Health and Safety

General Usage

The lead shot supplied must not be used where it can cause harm and it is not suitable for making gun cartridges.
If it is added to other products and then sold to the public, this or another health and safety notice should be included.
Lead is a very dense material and its apparent small size could deceive people and cause physical injury when lifting.

Domestic Use

When using small quantities on an irregular basis, take basic safety precautions and be aware of First Aid treatments.

CLEAPSS 1995 Regulations

CLEAPSS is the advisory service providing support in science and technology for a consortium of local authorities and their secondary schools. wwwcleapss.org.uk
(in brackets ) from http://nj.gov/ see below.

Lead Metal	MINIMAL HAZARD
Use of Lead	Soft metal will rub off on skin.
	Wash hands after handling.
	Avoid raising dust.
	(avoid inhaling dust, ventilate area)
Melting Lead	Wear thick gloves or equivalent and eye protection.
	Open some windows to provide ventilation.
	(use protective clothing, footwear etc.)
Disposal	Lead metal can be taken to local authority sites.
Storage	With General Inorganic chemicals.
First Aid
If swallowed	Wash out mouth and give a glass or two of water
	Seek medical advice.
If solids gets in eyes	Flood eyes with gentle running tap water for 10 minutes.
	(Lift upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses.)
	Seek medical advice.
If spilt on skin/clothes	Brush off as much solid as possible.
	(remove contaminated clothing if required.)
	Wash skin and clothes well with detergent.
Fire Hazards	Lead itself does not burn but poisonous fumes are produced in a fire.

Commercial Use

If Lead is used on a regular basis, professional advice must be sort. Read “Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet” from New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. http://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1096.pdf