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Working with lead using gloves got some on arm from soldering can't see it cause for concern lead contamination use face mask goggles washed arm after?

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To worry, or not...: Don't chew on leaded objects. Think about the men and women who make their own rifle and pistol cartridges with bullets and gunpowder. Then, they go over to the shooting range and fire off 50-100 rounds every week. Afterwards, they clean and oil their weapons. There's lead residue everywhere. These adult men and women are just fine. They don't eat the lead, and they remember to shower up each day.

Answered 11/26/2014

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