Editing Shooting range (section)

=== Cleaning ===
Due to the health risks of accumulated lead dust and combustion products, cleaning floors and horizontal surfaces on a regular basis is recommended, either explicitly<ref name="JSP403-Cleaning">{{cite web |title=JSP 403 Vol 2 - CHAPTER 30 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN INDOOR RANGES |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/138248/JSP403_Vol2_Chap30_DLRSC.pdf |website=publishing.service.gov.uk |publisher=Ministry of Defence |language=en |date=February 2012 }}</ref> or as an implementation of more general health and safety regulations for handling lead.<ref>{{cite web |title=Control of lead at work (Third edition) |url=https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l132.htm |website=Health and Safety Executive |language=en |date=2002 }}</ref> The level of cleaning is determined by how often the range is used. Wet methods or a vacuum fitted with a high-performance particulate air (HEPA) filter may be used to clean. The risk of unburned powder accumulating necessitates the use of an explosion-proof HEPA vacuum.<ref name="JSP403-Cleaning"/>

During cleanup, the ventilation system should be turned on. Personnel and shooters should be aware of the areas of the range to which they are permitted entry, as well as the areas where their clothing or skin may become contaminated. Shooters should not be permitted to proceed beyond the firing line.{{cn|date=August 2023}} Individuals who might need to walk down the range should have disposable shoe coverings accessible.{{Dubious|date=August 2023|reason=Never seen or heard of this on any range in the UK or European mainland. Not mentioned in JSP403, nor NRA(GB) Range Management handbook}} Before consuming food, drinks, or other products, shooters should thoroughly wash their hands and face.