Safety is the most important concern for everyone who visits a firing range. In order to ensure a safe experience regular firing range maintenance is a necessity. Firing ranges face increasing scrutiny for the effect they have on the environment. A key aspect of maintaining a firing range is the recovery of lead from the soil, and minimizing the […]
Understanding the best management practices for lead at outdoor shooting range
Shooting range owners, operators and workers should know the best lead management practices, in order to ensure a safe environment for both shooters and people exposed to the area. Before adopting appropriate lead management practices, owners should consider factors like environmental setting and shooting activities. If an approach is proven to effectively reduce the […]
Effective Ways to Reduce Lead Exposure at Firing Range
Shooting range owners are concerned about the lead exposure by their staff and shooters, but most of them overlook safety measures, that are indispensable to reduce lead exposure and poisoning. Lead sulfuric primers and bullets made of lead are primarily used in most of the shooting ranges, and when shooters fire, lead along […]
Firing Range Maintenance is Essential to Maintain a Safe Environment
Firing ranges, as expected, must ensure the safety of all who use the facility. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain the firing range regularly. State-of-the-art technology and materials that meet stringent international standards are used while building firing ranges, and similar standards must be met for the maintenance of the ranges. Owners and managers of […]
Remediation of Properties Containing Lead; Why is it Important?
Lead poisoning is a serious environmental health hazard that must be properly addressed. Inhalation and ingestion of lead by young children can impede brain development and damage the nervous system and kidneys, among other bodily functions. Overall clean up and soil remediation services are essential to protect the property and anyone using it. After […]
Health Hazards from Lead Exposure at Firing Ranges
Indoor firing ranges are quite popular among recreational shooters and law enforcement personnel who wish to hone their shooting skills. The indoor ranges can be operated round the clock as they provide protection from inclement weather and can be operated under controlled conditions. However, it is very important to keep a tab on the […]
Soil Excavation for a Cleaner & Safer Environment
Soil excavation is the process of digging contaminated soil for disposal or treatment. Before excavation begins, the contaminated area must be carefully analyzed. The examination should be performed on undisturbed soil & soils having different pollution levels must be examined separately. The examination must ensure that the soil does not contain any toxic elements which […]
Chemical Soil Stabilization for Improving Strength & Durability of Soil
Soil stabilization is the process of altering properties of soil by changing the gradation through mixing with other oils or chemicals to improve strength and durability. Mechanical stabilization and chemical stabilization are the main two methods employed in stabilization. Chemical processes such as mixing with cement, fly ash, lime, lime byproducts and blends of […]
Indoor Firing Range Cleaning: Things to Consider
To minimize the exposure of lead to workers & visitors, proper cleaning is necessary. This process involves the removal of visible debris and small dust particles. Improper or insufficient cleaning can also result in an increase in expense later on as it may lead to additional cleaning requirements. Proper guidelines & standards must be followed […]
Lead Poisoning from Firing Ranges: Sources and Remedies
Lead poisoning is a serious issue that is mainly found among people closely associated with firing ranges including employees & regular target shooters. Sources of Lead Contamination Ammunitions which are used in both indoor and outdoor gun ranges are mostly made from lead. Tons of lead is used every day to make ammunitions for shooting […]
