Is it bad to touch lead?

The problem is that children are inclined to do just that, and the hand is good at picking up fine lead particles. Parents who come into contact with lead and then touch their children are a threat, and so are clothes that become contaminated with lead dust. read more

Touching lead will not poison you. Lead poisoning is usually caused by ingestion, i.e. eating something contaminated by lead. In the old days paint frequently contained lead, and it was dangerous to use it on a child's crib in case the baby chewed the bars of their crib and ingested lead. read more