Health and Safety

Art materials contain chemicals that can harm or kill you and are hazardous for the environment if not handled correctly. These risks also apply to equipment you use and the context in which you work. Even "art hobbyists" can expose themselves to unnecessary and unacceptable levels of hazards if they don’t take adequate precautions. Children may be particularly vulnerable to some art materials. There are many positive steps you can take to help ensure your art practice does not endanger your health. These resources will assist you.

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NAVA Resources
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Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Issues. 2009 1st Edition

This booklet outlines ways of minimising the impact of your art practice on your health, safety and environment. Topics covered in this booklet include: art materials and practices dangers and protection risk management and environmental concerns.
Buy the publication.

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  Useful links
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• Australian Safety and Compensation Council
• Get Safe Now
• Victorian Workcover Authority
• Worksafe Western Australia
• South Australia Workcover Authority Queensland Division of WorkplaceHealth and Safety
• Workplace Standards Australia Northern Territory Work Health Authority
• ACT Workcover

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Other Resources
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Chemical and the Artist Part 1. R Hall, 1997.

Chemicals and the Artist Part 2. R Hall, 1997.

Ceramics: Making Art is Like Making Love, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, 1989.

Painting: Making Art is Like Making Love, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, 1989.

Photography: Making Art is Like Making Love, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, 1989.

Printmaking: Making Art is Like Making Love, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, 1989.

Sculpture: Making Art is Like Making Love, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, 1989.

Safety Checklist: Making Art is Like Making Love, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, 1989.

Ventilation: Making Art is Like Making Love, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, 1989.