Health Hazards Manual for Artists

The classic resource for working artists and art students In this updated and revised edition of the classic reference on health hazards faced by working artists and art students, Michael McCann-the leading authority in the field-and coauthor Angela Babin provide clear and comprehensive information on a broad range of arts-from painting and photography to sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, woodworking, textiles, computer, and children's art. Health Hazards Manual for Artists, Sixth Edition, is the only concise resource that covers all relevant topics related to labeling, chemicals, safety, and first aid. For beginners and professionals alike, this practical work is a must-have resource for every art class, studio, and home.This fully revised edition includes: ¿ New chapters on the hazards of metals and minerals and on art student safety¿ Sections on ventilation, non-silver photo processing, and computer graphics¿ Information on various artistic fields, what materials to avoid, and how chemicals and other agents might affect the artist directly