Health hazards manual for artists

pt. I. How art materials affect you

1. What is the problem?

2. Risk factors

3. Effects of art materials on the body

4. Solvents and aerosol sprays

5. Acids and alkalis

6. Metals and minerals

pt. II. Hazards of various media

7. Painting and drawing

8. Printmaking

9. Ceramics

10. Stone, plaster, clay, and wax sculpture

11. Woodworking

12. Plastics sculpture

13. Metalworking

14. Welding

15. Jewelry and enameling

16. Stained glass and glassblowing

17. Textile arts

18. Photography

19. Commercial and graphic arts

20. Alternative media and modern technology

21. Children and art materials

pt. III. Safety in the studio

22. Know your materials

23. Substitution of safer materials and processes

24. Ventilation

25. Storage, handling, and housekeeping

26. Fire prevention

27. Personal protective equipment

28. Art student safety

29. How to get help.