What are the safety or health concerns that should be considered when pouring your own lead jigs?

Thanks.

Make sure you do it in a well ventilated area. The fumes will make you very sick. ( they did to me at least)

Just remember.. you are working with molten metal. keep flamible stuff away, pay extra attention to what you are doing and just use common sence.

Respect the lead and you will have a good safe time.

I just started pouring my own lead.  I recommend you invest in a quality mask and run a fan that will push the fumes away from you.  It's alot of fun and saves money, but that lead can be nasty stuff!

I poor outside and dont get molten lead close to water. Kaboom it will go.

jeffp12,

I pour a lot of lead, make sure you have a quality mask and ventilation system, or pour out side. But the key is all the time you are handling the lead and working with it make sure you are wearing gloves. Absorbtion throw the hands can be very hazardous to your health also.

Have fun!