Ceramics Safety Rules

Keep work surfaces and shelves clean by wiping down with a wet sponge.

Ceramics safety rules.

Keep dust under control. Try to work on a newspaper or paper towel for easy cleanup and disposal. Ceramics studio safety rules to be granted the privilege of using this facility you are required to agree to the terms and conditions listed below and to be familiar with and to observe these safety regulations governing its use. Clean up spills when they occur.

See above for the hazards and safety precautions used with gas kilns. Brushes should be washed immediately after use. Safety rules for ceramics from radcliffe college dartmouth college and other sources the ceramics studio health safety clay. Clean up spills as soon as they occur.

Always comply with these rules when using electric kilns. Keep these common sense safety rules in mind and remember to observe them. Inhalation of all clay materials especially silica can damage your lungs. All clay bodies contain some free crystalline silica which can scar your lung tissue and cause irreversible loss of breathing capacity.

Being cautious and taking preventative measures is the best way to stay safe in the studio for the long term. Also see pdfs downloads general info for more specific information. Never reach inside a kiln that is turned on. Do not allow to dry.

Working on canvas boards and newspaper make for easy clean up. Never open a kiln that is hotter than oven temperature. In our line of work we can come into contact with many different job hazards that can cause us grief down the road. Ceramic products should not be ingested or inhaled.

The most dangerous materials are found in the form of dry dust airborne glazes and kiln fumes all of which can. Always open kilns slowly to sense how hot it is. While commercial ceramics companies routinely test their. These safety guidelines are meant for use by students and staff who create or recreate in a limited number largely by hand works that may or may not have a practical use but in which aesthetic considerations are paramount these guidelines are for use in the ceramic studio in the department of art and as a supplement to other safety information such as safety data sheets.

Common sense safety rules. Pottery studio safety reference. Violation of any unsafe working methods may cause. Never touch the outside of a kiln that is turned on.

When working in the studio. Every individual who comes in contact with clay glazes and other ceramic materials should be aware of the health hazards involved. Clean glaze jar rims before closing to eliminate build up. Basic personal hygiene rules should be followed including restricting eating drinking or smoking in the studio and wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves and separate work clothes or coveralls.

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