That particular paint is from the 90's so it shouldn't have any lead. Other parts of the house will absolutely have lead and yes it is a concern. Lots of airflow and I am wearing my respirator mask. I might work on this room and put off the other rooms till next spring when I can open the windows again. This particular stripper doesn't get quite so hot, so it doesn't put the fumes into the air like a heat gun. This was one of the main reasons I bought it.