Another way you “Experience the Difference” at Ann Arbor
Arms
Lead management is something we take seriously at A3 and we
go way beyond the OSHA requirements to keep a safe environment for our
customers and staff. We decided to share
some of what we do with you after reading an article in the Concealed Carry
July 2017 called “Are You Killing Yourself Slowly?”. (You can subscribe to this or it is free when
you purchase insurance through USCCA.
You can become contaminated with lead in three ways,
touching it, breathing or ingesting it.
So what do we do to decrease your risk of exposure? The first thing is we invested in the best
possible ventilation system which uses pressurized air to move fresh air from
where the shooter is to the back of the range by the traps, where the air is vacuumed and particles are
removed from the air before exhausting air back into the environment. This system refreshes 26,000 cubic feet of
air, the entire range, every 80 seconds.
After the air is vacuumed it is filtered through a multi-stage system to
ensure the air is clean. The lead that
is collected through all of the described systems is recycled or disposed of
using OSHA and EPA certified outside vendors.
Before entering our ranges, in our vestibules, we provide
wash sinks with de-lead soap. De-lead
soap quickly and efficiently removes heavy metal dust, lead and other contaminants
from the skin and hands. We post signs
to remind you to wash your hands. When
entering or leaving our ranges you will notice blue sticky mats that you will
have to walk on. This adhesive system
removes lead and other contaminants from the soles of your shoes, so we ensure
a clean safe environment outside the ranges.
Please be sure to wash your hands following shooting in the ranges. The blue mats will take care of your shoes J.
A3 employees have developed a daily process for de-leading
surfaces in our entire facility. This
includes but is not limited to using specific cleaning agents to wipe down,
hepa- vacuum or wet mop surfaces of both the retail space and ranges. Annually
we hire an outside contractor to monitor the air in all areas of our facility
and to date we have seen that our investment and processes have paid off.
Many of the steps we taken are not required by OHSA or
Federal Laws but we are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience to
both our customers and staff, as well as ensuring we are environmentally safe. This is just one more way you “Experience the
Difference” at Ann Arbor Arms.
