Health Hazard Evaluation Report No. HETA-83-088-1324, Moline Police Dept. Indoor Range, Moline, Illinois

摘要

To evaluate the exposure of law enforcement officers to firearms smoke personal breathing-zone and general area air samples were collected for measurement of exposures to inorganic lead. Samples were collected while police officers were firing weapons; each officer firing 54 rounds of ammunition during the sampling period. The ventilation system was examined and airflow measurements were taken. Police officers were interviewed and procedures for use of the range were discussed. The ventilation system was totally ineffective in preventing lead exposure to the shooter. A potentially more serious problem is the introduction of lead from the firing range into the building's ventilation system and subsequent recirculation throughout the Emergency Center. The officers were exposed to hazardous concentrations of inorganic lead. Measurements indicate improper and insufficient ventilation to properly remove the lead from the range (as well as the building itself). Recommendations are included in the full body of the report.