Ceramics Safety Rules

Common sense safety rules.

Ceramics safety rules.

Violation of any unsafe working methods may cause. Never open a kiln that is hotter than oven temperature. Do not allow to dry. Keep these common sense safety rules in mind and remember to observe them.

While commercial ceramics companies routinely test their. Keep dust under control. 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. 1 substitution or elimination of the hazardous agent 2 engineering controls e g local exhaust ventilation process enclosure dilution ventilation 3 administrative controls e g limiting time of exposure employee.

Try to work on a newspaper or paper towel for easy cleanup and disposal. Clean glaze jar rims before closing to eliminate build up. Safety rules for ceramics from radcliffe college dartmouth college and other sources the ceramics studio health safety clay. When working in the studio.

Working on canvas boards and newspaper make for easy clean up. Never touch the outside of a kiln that is turned on. Inhalation of all clay materials especially silica can damage your lungs. 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.

To eliminate or minimize identified hazards we encourage in order of preference the use of the traditional hierarchy of controls. Being cautious and taking preventative measures is the best way to stay safe in the studio for the long term. Clean up spills as soon as they occur. Every individual who comes in contact with clay glazes and other ceramic materials should be aware of the health hazards involved.

Ceramic products should not be ingested or inhaled. Pottery studio safety reference. Also see pdfs downloads general info for more specific information. All clay bodies contain some free crystalline silica which can scar your lung tissue and cause irreversible loss of breathing capacity.

Clean up spills when they occur. Always open kilns slowly to sense how hot it is. Opening a kiln that is too hot can result in burns to the. Studio safety is key to living a long and healthy life as a potter.

In our line of work we can come into contact with many different job hazards that can cause us grief down the road. See above for the hazards and safety precautions used with gas kilns. Always comply with these rules when using electric kilns. The most dangerous materials are found in the form of dry dust airborne glazes and kiln fumes all of which can.

Never reach inside a kiln that is turned on.