Health hazards manual for artists /

Health hazards manual for artists /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McCann, Michael, 1943-
Other Authors: Babin, Angela
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Guilford, Conn. : Lyons Press, [2008]
Edition:6th ed.
Subjects:
Artists > Health and hygiene > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Artisans > Health and hygiene > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Artists' materials > Toxicology > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Artists' materials > Safety measures > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Artisans > Health and hygiene.
Artists > Health and hygiene.
Artists' materials > Safety measures.
Artists' materials > Toxicology.
Handbooks and manuals.
Table of Contents:
  • pt. I. How art materials affect you
  • 1. What is the problem?
  • 2. Risk factors
  • 3. Effects of art materials on the body
  • 4. Solvents and aerosol sprays
  • 5. Acids and alkalis
  • 6. Metals and minerals
  • pt. II. Hazards of various media
  • 7. Painting and drawing
  • 8. Printmaking
  • 9. Ceramics
  • 10. Stone, plaster, clay, and wax sculpture
  • 11. Woodworking
  • 12. Plastics sculpture
  • 13. Metalworking
  • 14. Welding
  • 15. Jewelry and enameling
  • 16. Stained glass and glassblowing
  • 17. Textile arts
  • 18. Photography
  • 19. Commercial and graphic arts
  • 20. Alternative media and modern technology
  • 21. Children and art materials
  • pt. III. Safety in the studio
  • 22. Know your materials
  • 23. Substitution of safer materials and processes
  • 24. Ventilation
  • 25. Storage, handling, and housekeeping
  • 26. Fire prevention
  • 27. Personal protective equipment
  • 28. Art student safety
  • 29. How to get help.