science

No. Lead resembles calcium in strange ways in the brain and causes irreversible damage to everyone. While it's correct to say it's more dangerous for pregnant women, infants and children, it's highly dangerous for everyone.

Think of it like a chainsaw. Sure, a toddler throwing around an active chainsaw, big problem. But your buddy Carl throwing one around is also pretty fucking dangerous.

Can it be handled safely? Sure. But Carl is an idiot with no intention to do so and we all know that.