Lead came is not inherently dangerous but it is made from lead, which is toxic to humans and animals. However, as long as you take some sensible precautions when handling lead came, working with it will not pose any problems to you or your family.
Here some things you you should avoid when you are handling or working with lead came or any other lead product.
- Don't eat while handling lead came or lead solder.
- Don't smoke while handling lead in any form. In fact just don't smoke.
- Don't drink while handling lead in any form.
- Don't put your fingers in your mouth while handling lead came or any lead products.
- Don't let your kids play with the lead while you are working.
- Don't allow your dog or cat to play with lead came.
- Keep lead away from any food preparation area. If you are cutting lead came on a wooden or fiber cutting board, it's not a good idea to cut up vegetables on the same board.
- Pregnant women should avoid contact with any lead product during the course of their pregnancy.
- When soldering lead, use either a fume extractor or a fan directed towards an open window. It's not a good idea to breath in fumes when soldering anything, especially lead.
- When working with lead came or soldering your foil, it's a good idea to change your clothing when you're through soldering. This is especially important if you start making dinner or changing your baby's diaper when you have been soldering.
- Wash your hands. This applies when working with lead products or just about anything else. Lead particles and germs are not good for you or your family.
This is just common sense, but we often forget to do these things when we're in a hurry.
Be sensible when working with lead came and you won't have anything to worry about.
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