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9781599213187

Health Hazards Manual for Artists

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  • ISBN13:

    9781599213187

  • ISBN10:

    1599213184

  • Edition: 6th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-07-17
  • Publisher: Lyons Press

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Summary

This is the trusted resource for working artists and art students written by the leading authority on these health hazards. Whether you work in painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, woodworking, textiles, computer, or children's art, this is the only reference book that covers all the dangers associated with metals, minerals, and chemicals. With illustrations throughout, this first aid book shows how to treat injuries and work with proper caution while still being creative. Updates include new ventilation, photo processing, and computer systems. Whether you are a beginner or professional, this is a must for every school, art studio, and home.

Author Biography

MICHAEL MCCANN, Ph.D., C.I.H.  is  one of the world's leading authorities on health hazards in the arts . He was the founder and President of the Center for Safety in the Arts  until it closed due to loss of funding in1995,  and  is  author of the distinguished ARTIST BEWARE, the most exhaustive reference book on the subject of health hazards for artists.   

Table of Contents

Preface to the Sixth Editionp. vii
How Art Materials Affect You
What Is the Problem?p. 2
Risk Factorsp. 7
Effects of Art Materials on the Bodyp. 11
Solvents and Aerosol Spraysp. 19
Acids and Alkalisp. 24
Metals and Mineralsp. 26
Hazards of Various Media
Painting and Drawingp. 33
Printmakingp. 37
Ceramicsp. 43
Stone, Plaster, Clay, and Wax Sculpturep. 46
Woodworkingp. 49
Plastics Sculpturep. 54
Metalworkingp. 60
Weldingp. 64
Jewelry and Enamelingp. 66
Stained Glass and Glassblowingp. 68
Textile Artsp. 71
Photographyp. 74
Commercial and Graphic Artsp. 79
Alternative Media and Modern Technologyp. 85
Children and Art Materialsp. 93
Safety in the Studio
Know Your Materialsp. 99
Substitution of Safer Materials and Processesp. 107
Ventilationp. 109
Storage, Handling, and Housekeepingp. 117
Fire Preventionp. 123
Personal Protective Equipmentp. 129
Art Student Safetyp. 139
How to Get Helpp. 141
Occupational Health Clinics-2007p. 144
Safety Supply Sources-2007p. 153
Bibliographyp. 157
Indexp. 170
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