Ceramics Safety Rules

Never touch the outside of a kiln that is turned on.

Ceramics safety rules. The most dangerous materials are found in the form of dry dust airborne glazes and kiln fumes all of which can. 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. Always comply with these rules when using electric kilns. To eliminate or minimize identified hazards we encourage in order of preference the use of the traditional hierarchy of controls.

Keep work surfaces and shelves clean by wiping down with a wet sponge. Clean up spills when they occur. Inhalation of all clay materials especially silica can damage your lungs. Being cautious and taking preventative measures is the best way to stay safe in the studio for the long term.

Clean glaze jar rims before closing to eliminate build up. All clay bodies contain some free crystalline silica which can scar your lung tissue and cause irreversible loss of breathing capacity. While commercial ceramics companies routinely test their. See above for the hazards and safety precautions used with gas kilns.

When working in the studio. In our line of work we can come into contact with many different job hazards that can cause us grief down the road. Working on canvas boards and newspaper make for easy clean up. 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.

Studio safety is key to living a long and healthy life as a potter. Also see pdfs downloads general info for more specific information. 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.

Never reach inside a kiln that is turned on. Always open kilns slowly to sense how hot it is. 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. Opening a kiln that is too hot can result in burns to the.

Ceramic products should not be ingested or inhaled. Never open a kiln that is hotter than oven temperature. Pottery studio safety reference. Keep these common sense safety rules in mind and remember to observe them.

Try to work on a newspaper or paper towel for easy cleanup and disposal. Violation of any unsafe working methods may cause. Keep dust under control. Common sense safety rules.

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