Hazards and Precautions
in the Visual Arts

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Table of Contents Hazards and Precautions in the Visual Arts Hazards Risk Factors High Risk Groups Examples of Disabilities Routes of Entry Types of Diseases Skin Diseases Eye Diseases Acute Respiratory Diseases Acute Respiratory Diseases (Cont.) Chronic Respiratory Diseases .Heart and Circulatory System Diseases. Kidney and Bladder Diseases Liver Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases .Peripheral Nervous System Diseases. Reproductive System Damage Precautions Precautions Know Your Materials Substitutes Ventilation Dilution Ventilation Local Exhaust Ventilation Examples of Local Exhaust Systems Rules for Good .Ventilation Storage and Handling Safe Storage Fire Prevention Fire Extinguishers Handling of Chemicals Work Practices and Hygiene Housekeeping Spills of Flammable Liquids Waste Disposal Personal Protective Equipment Respirators Medical Check-ups Medical Tests Art Hazards Web Site

Author: Michael McCann, PhD, CIH Email: michael.mccann@worldnet.att.net