Lead Hazards at Shooting Ranges

Lead poisoning continues to be a significant problem for employees at shooting ranges. Volunteers and customers can also be exposed to lead while visiting shooting ranges.

Lead can cause serious and permanent health problems. Even low levels over years or decades can cause damage. That's why it is important for workers and employers to do everything they can to lower the amount of lead in the workplace.

You can find more information on how to prevent lead poisoning at shooting ranges below. For questions about workplace lead safety, contact the Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program: 1-866-627-1587, toll-free in California, or email olppp@cdph.ca.gov.

Resources for Employers

• Frequently Asked Questions for Shooting Range Operators
• Lead Hazards at Shooting Ranges (PDF)
• Employer Alert - Low Levels of Lead: Dangerous (PDF)
• Lead Safety - Doing It Right (PDF)
• Basics of a Lead Health & Safety Program - A checklist for employers in General Industry (PDF)
• Blood lead testing and respirator evaluations - occupational medicine providers that offer blood lead level testing and respirator evaluation services to employers
• Where Employers Can Get Help (PDF)
• Lead Warning Signs
• Evaluation of Lead and Copper Exposure at an Indoor Shooting Range (PDF) - NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation

Resources for Workers

• Frequently Asked Questions for Shooting Range Workers
• Health Dangers from Lead (PDF) | Spanish
• Don't Take Lead Home from Your Job (PDF) | Spanish
• Lead and Your Health - Frequently Asked Questions
• Common Jobs, Hobbies & Other Sources of Lead (PDF) | Spanish
• Where Workers Can Get Help (PDF) | Spanish
• Other OLPPP publications and products