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D-Lead® and D-Wipe®, products are available from distributors.

   Post Signs

DOWNRANGE
Lead Work Area
POISON
    • No Eating
    • No Drinking
    • No Smoking

LEAD TRAINED EMPLOYEES ONLY

Order Sign #SDR-010
FIRING LINE
Lead Present
    • No Food
    • No Drink
    • No Smoking
    • No Tobacco Products

PERMITTED ON THE FIRING LINE

Order Sign #SFL-020

   Clean Up Without Water

Clean up right on the firing line WT-150 & DW-150

Provide D-Wipe® Towels (#WT-150 or WT-040) for quick clean up of hands without water. Ideal near the firing line and at all outdoor ranges. Convenient locking wall bracket (#DW-150L) will keep towels in place and available.

 

 

 

 

 




   Decontaminate Hands

Provide D-Lead® Deluxe Soap (#4224ES) in the wash rooms to decontaminate hands, forearms and face before leaving the firing range.


   Test for Lead

Test surfaces in public areas as well as hands frequently with the D-Lead® Lead Test Kit (#KT-002) to identify where lead is present. This simple, safe test will also verify when shooter’s hands are lead free.


   Stop Contamination in It's Tracks

D-Step™ Floor Mats should be located at each entrance and exit from the firing line to clean lead dust off the shoes. A mat should also be placed between the public side and the bullet stop or target area to help maintain public areas lead free.

Clean D-Step™ Floor Mats daily with D-Lead® All Purpose Cleaner (#3102ES, diluted 10:1 with water).

D-Step Flloring & Mats


   Keep Floors Clean

Keeping floors clean prevents lead from being tracked throughout the facility. Clean the firing line area at least weekly. Clean the floor of the target area as needed, depending on range usage.

  1. Vacuum with HEPA vacuum cleaner. See chart for replacement HEPA VAC filters.
  2. Clean walls, ceilings and firing line shooting stands with D-Lead® All Purpose Cleaner (#3102ES, diluted 5:1 with water). Water that drips on floor can be picked up in the next step.
  3. Use D-Lead® All Purpose Cleaner (#3102ES, diluted 5:1 with water) with a floor buffer with abrasive buffing pad, or a floor scrubber. Clean
    Firing range walls are pressure washed with D - Lead® Equipment Cleaner
    Firing range walls are pressure washed
    with D - Lead® Equipment Cleaner
    a small area at a time (no more than 10’ x 10’) and vacuum up liquid with a wet vac. Alternately, the floor can be scrubbed with a push broom, then the liquid vacuumed.
  4. The area three (3) feet in front of the firing line and the area three (3) feet in front of the bullet trap typically have particularly heavy lead deposits. These areas may need a second cleaning.
  5. Dispose of waste liquid in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. These liquids may also be evaporated.
  6. Dispose of spent range lead by recycling as scrap metal.
  7. Test surfaces with D-Lead® Lead Test Kit (KT-002) to identify areas where lead remains, and further cleaning will be required before collecting clearance samples.
  8. Collect wipe samples for analysis if required.

 

Replacement HEPA Filters for
Portable HEPA Vacuums
Manufacturer
Part #
Replacement
Part #
HAKO
110010
110010-R
HAKO
110001
110001-R
TORNADO
90544
90544-R
PULLMAN HOLT
B000445
000445-R
PULLMAN HOLT
B526520
526520-R
PULLMAN HOLT
B160009
160009-R
MASTERCRAFT
382515
382515-R
MASTERCRAFT
382507
382507-R
NIKRO
520006
520006-R
HILD
115242-A
115242-A-R
VACTAGON
TV-100
TV-100-R
VACTAGON
AU-90
AU-90-R
NILFISK
017276
17276-R

Brand names are used for identification purposes only.
Filter delivery is 5 to 10 days from stock.


   Keep All Areas Clean

Maintain the public areas of the range (including the firing line and gun cleaning benches) by frequent washing with D-Lead® All Purpose Cleaner. Wipe down all counter tops, shelves, shooting stands, walls, doorknobs, telephones and other personal contact surfaces at least twice per week (More frequently during periods of heavy range use).


   Respirator Training

Provide respirator training, a written respiratory protection program and medical screening as required by OSHA 1910.134. Provide workers with respiratory protection, such as Pro-TechTM Model 1590 (S, M, L) with P100 (HEPA) filters. Respirators are in stock and are ready for immediate shipment.


   Lead Training

Provide workers with required lead training and blood lead testing. Keep documentation, as required by OSHA Standards1910.1025 or 1926.62, as appropriate. We have three (3) training videos available:

  • “Lead Exposure at Indoor Firing Ranges” (LIA/NRA)
  • “Your Right to Know: A Health & Safety Guide for the Lead Industry” (LIA)
  • “Proper Handwashing Techniques for Heavy Metals” (ETI)

   Collect Air Samples

Collect personal air samples with our PAS-2000 air sampling pump and MCE filters as required by OSHA Standards.