Molding Precautions
 WARNING: Melting
lead and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area
to lead, a substance known to the State of California to cause birth
defects, other reproductive harm, and cancer. Lead contamination in
air, in dust, and on your skin is invisible. Risk can be reduced — but not eliminated — with
strong ventilation; washing hands immediately after use of these products
before eating or smoking, and careful cleaning of surfaces and floors
after lead dust has a chance to settle. Keep children and pregnant
women away during use and until cleanup is complete.
CAUTION: SAFETY FIRST
Molding Safety Precaution
 Always wear eye protection to protect against
lead spatters.- Wear gloves, leather shoes and long sleeve shirt
and pants to protect against burns and lead spatters.
- Never let
water or moisture come in contact with molten lead. Moisture will
turn to steam violently when it contacts molten metal, spattering
the hot metal with explosive force.
- Use care to prevent burns when
handling hot tools and castings.
- Work in a well-ventilated area.
Lead can vaporize at elevated temperatures. Exhaust fumes to the
outside.
- Always wash your hands after handling lead so that lead
is not transferred to food or tobacco products that could be ingested.
- Do
NOT allow small children in your work area or permit them to handle
your lead products.
- Keep your work area clean. Vacuuming is the
preferred method of removing lead dust.
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