The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide

by Monona Rossol

New third edition! This classic art reference shows artists how to handle materials safely while practicing their craft. Dozens of at-a-glance tables and charts present vital information about art materials, ingredients, technical hazards, proper protective equipment, and safe work practices simply and accurately. This brand-new third edition is now completely revised and expanded to detail lifesaving new safety and ventilation equipment, present urgent new discoveries on toxins and pollutants found in arts and crafts materials, and explain the controversies surrounding new government regulations. A virtual lifesaver for all art and craft workers.

Genres: Art, Health

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very thorough explanation of the health and safety risks with art materials. Gives explanations, detailed risks of specific materials and options for methods and materials that are safer to use for artists.

[Judith Greer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative read

Good information. May be somewhat outdated but I learned a lot from reading this one.I am interested in dying fiber and there is a good amount of pertinent information here.