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At the company I work for, we use lead as part of the production processs. All of the people in the plant are given blood tests regularly ( every 6 months). The person who has the highest lead content does not come in contact with it at work. He does all of his own reloading. Just by handling lead without protection it can be absorbed through your skin.
By the way, OSHA limit for lead content is 40 ppm in blood. Lead is filtered / absorbed by bone marrow where it can take 6-10 years to work its way out of your system. Avoid the fumes, wear latex gloves (if possible) and definitely wash hands well after pouring.
One other thing I didn't see mentioned....If your just getting started pouring lead be very careful not be pouring outside in wet weather.. drops of water and hot lead can be VERY EXPLOSIVE.
Not trying to be alarmist, just informative.
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