Many of us have handled and worked with materials associated with the arts since childhood, and it is difficult to believe that these creative efforts could be hazardous to our health. However, research has shown that an artist's craft has the potential to adversely affect health. If not properly used, art materials and processes can cause physical injury or illness or initiate fires.
~ Excerpt from UE-Safety Guide for Art Studios
For more information on this topic, see:
- Safety Guide for Art Studios [United Educators]
- Ansell Chemical Resistance Guide
- Art Safety - A Six Step Process [Video][Yale]
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