Posted by Pam on February 04, 2003 at 19:31:29:
In Reply to: lead poisoning posted by Jay m newb. on February 02, 2003 at 21:32:10:
As Lorelei said there is no danger from lead "fumes" but you should keep from eating, drinking or smoking while you are working with lead. Wearing gloves to cover any small cuts on your skin is a good idea. Always wash your hand afterwards and for goodness sacks keep your hands away from your mouth and face. (Which your mother probably told you to do growing up anyway) It is true that the danger of lead poisoning is very small for the average hobbyist but taking a few simple precautions isn't a waste of time no matter what anyone says.
Now flux fumes....those are the real dangerous buggers! Ventilation....Ventilation....Ventilation. You just can't have enough. If you find you are starting to have sinus trouble you need to back off from those flux fumes.
: > Hello All, I'm new to stained glass
: > and have some concerns with the
: > possibility of lead poisoning (fumes) I have read
: > conflicting views on this. any help will
: > be greatly appreciated.. Thank you Jay
: > Martin