The following diy homeowner contain booklet described how to handle small repairs or renovations of your house 
safely, particularly a home that was built before 1978 in which you must work lead-safe. For children, lead is especially dangerous since it can cause serious learning and behaviour problems.
In the booklet you will find sections such steps to working lead-safe for protecting your family and neighbours, preparing your work area, supplies for working lead-safe, working outdoors, protecting yourself from lead dust, avoiding to create lead dust with work wet, and checking whether you can work clean while you are working.
This diy home-repair booklet may help you in protecting yourself and your family from lead poisoning and work lead-safe while fixing up your house (source: health.ri.gov)
