Protecting Yourself and the Environment - Web Resources
By nicolem
Have a look at these web resources to make sure you're doing your best to avoid health hazards while pursuing your art.
Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology: Excellent resources on safety in Ceramics, Glass, Metalworking and other crafts.
International Finance Corporation: Publishes environmental and health guidelines for working with leather, ceramics, forestry products, glass, metal and other substances.
Health Hazards in the Arts page from True Art: www.trueart.info/arts_&_crafts.htm
For more reading, check out these bibliographies of resources:
Cleveland Institute of Art - Health Hazards for the Artist Bibliography
RIT Libraries - Health Hazards in the Arts: Information for Artists, Craftspeople, and Photographers
Also in Ceramics
Also in Artisan Safety