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Knowledge
is your best protection. Use your creativity to find safer
substitutes for toxic materials whenever possible. Consult
label warnings and follow directions carefully. Small traces
over periods of time do add up.
Toxics
such as organic solvents and heavy metals can enter your body
through your mouth, lungs, or skin...
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By mouth:
Swallow poison? No way! But how about snacking, drinking,
or smoking in the studio, pointing brushes with your lips,
or holding a brush in your teeth? All can carry toxics
into your body. For safety, lock up toxics and store them
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Breathing: Dust and fumes do harm even when they're
too fine to see. Favor liquids over aerosols. Isolate
and ventilate properly when you spray, grind, or heat
materials - fans may just spread the problem and paper
masks may not be adequate to handle the specific hazard
you face. Take the time to take care. Shortcuts can shorten
your life and risk the health of those around you.
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Skin contact:
Paint under your nails? Scrubbing with solvents? Stop!
Wear latex or chemical-resistant gloves if needed. And
select a safe hand cleanser for clean-up. |
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