The artist's complete health and safety guide / by Monona Rossol.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rossol, Monona.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artists--Health and hygiene--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Artists.

Artists' materials--Safety measures--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Artists' materials.

Artists' materials--Toxicology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Artists' materials--Toxicology.

Artists' materials--Safety measures.

Artists--Health and hygiene.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

x, 405 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Allworth Press : Graphic Artists Guild, [2001]

Summary:

This classic reference shows artists how to handle materials safely while practicing their craft. New Third Edition features updated information on safety and ventilation equipment, latest government regulations, and more.

Contents:

Part I The Regulated Art World

Chapter 1 Health and Safety Laws 3

Chapter 2 Health Hazards and the Body 13

Chapter 3 Chemical Health Hazards and Their Control 21

Chapter 4 Physical Hazards and Their Control 29

Chapter 5 Identifying Hazardous Materials 37

Chapter 6 General Precautions 53

Chapter 7 Ventilation 67

Chapter 8 Respiratory Protection 77

Part II Artists' Raw Materials

Chapter 9 Solvents 89

Chapter 10 Pigments and Dyes 105

Chapter 11 Metals and Metal Compounds 141

Chapter 12 Minerals 169

Chapter 13 Plastics and Adhesives 183

Part III Precautions for Individual Media

Chapter 14 Painting and Drawing 199

Chapter 15 Printmaking 209

Chapter 16 Textile Arts 219

Chapter 17 Leather and Other Animal Products 231

Chapter 18 Ceramics 237

Chapter 19 Glass 251

Chapter 20 Stained Glass 261

Chapter 21 Enameling 267

Chapter 22 Ceramic, Glass, and Enamel Surface Treatments 275

Chapter 23 Sculpture, Lapidary, and Modeling Materials 281

Chapter 24 Metal Surface Treatments 291

Chapter 25 Welding 299

Chapter 26 Brazing, Soldering, Casting, and Smithing 307

Chapter 27 Papermaking 317

Chapter 28 Woodworking 325

Chapter 29 Photography and Photoprinting 339

Part IV The Next Generation

Chapter 30 Teaching Art 351

Chapter 31 Reproductive Risks 371

Appendix A Sources and Annotated Reference List

Part 1 Arts, Crafts, and Theater Safety 380

Part 2 Governmental Agencies 383

Part 3 Standards Organizations 385

Table 1 Applicable OSHA Regulations 11

Table 2 TLV-TWAs of Common Substances 26

Table 3 Relationship Between Noise Intensity and Decibel Level 30

Table 4 Threshold Limit Values for Noise 31

Table 5 Regions of the Optical Radiation Spectrum 33

Table 6 Industrial Ventilation 70

Table 7 Respirator Cartridges and Filters 85

Table 8 Air-Quality Limits for Various Solvents 90

Table 9 Common Solvents and Their Hazards 95

Table 10 Hazards of Pigments 114

Table 11 Hazards of Dyes by Class 135

Table 12 Benzidine-Congener Dyes 137

Table 13 Examples of Threshold Limit Values for Metals 146

Table 14 Hazards of Metals and Metal Compounds 150

Table 15 Toxic Effects of Common Radicals 166

Table 16 Air-Quality Standards for Silica 174

Table 17 Hazards of Common Minerals Used in Ceramics, Sculpture, Lapidary, and Abrasives 178

Table 18 Additives Common in Water-Based Emulsions 185

Table 19 Hazards of Adhesives and Polymers 195

Table 20 Ventilation and Precautions for Painting and Drawing Media 202

Table 21 Hazards of Mordants, Dye-Assisting, and Discharge Chemicals 228

Table 22 Sources of Toxic Kiln Emissions 242

Table 23 Drinking Water Standards Compared to Federal and California Lead and Cadmium Glaze Leaching Standards 245

Table 24 Threshold Values for Some Wax Emissions 286

Table 25 Some Chemicals Emitted by Two Brands of Scented Candles 288

Table 26 Metal Cleansers and Degreasers 292

Table 27 Flux, Patina, and Metal Colorant Chemicals 294

Table 28 Composition of Common Alloys 312

Table 29 Proposed Wood Dust Standards 330

Table 30 Common Darkroom Air Contaminants 341

Table 31 Precautions for Photoprint Chemicals 346

Table 32 Outline for a Complete Art Teacher Hazard Communication Training 359

Table 33 Art Materials and Projects for Children and Other High-Risk Individuals 366

Table 34 Referenced Daily Intakes for Minerals 374

Figure 1 Typical A-Weighted Noise Levels in Decibels [dBA] 31

Figure 2 Material Safety Data Sheet 49

Figure 2A Minimum Information Required on Canadian MSDSs for Controlled Products 51

Figure 3 ANSI Protection Standards 61

Figure 4 Eye Protection Products 63

Figure 5 Dilution Ventilation 69

Figure 6 Industrial Ventilation

Processes Requiring Dilution Ventilation 71

Figure 7 Dust Collecting System for a Grinding Wheel 71

Figure 8 Spray Booth 71

Figure 9 Movable Exhaust System 72

Figure 10 Canopy Hood over a Kiln 72

Figure 11 Slot Hood 72

Figure 12 Glove Box for Handling Dry Powders 113

Figure 13 Negative Pressure Ventilation System 242

Figure 14 Lead Warning Symbol 247.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-390) and index.

ISBN:

1581152043

OCLC:

47844732