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Use only
water-based markers. Permanent markers should not be used in
schools
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2.
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Make sure
children do not have exposed cuts or sores on their hands or
arms.
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3.
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Keep dust to a
minimum by vacuuming and wet mopping rather than sweeping.
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4.
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Students
should refrain from eating and drinking while engaging in
art projects.
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Student should
wash hands thoroughly when finished working.
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Pre-mix dry
materials (e.g., powered tempera) and fire ceramic products
when students are away from the classroom in order to reduce
exposure to hazardous dust and fumes.
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7.
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Dispose of
unlabeled containers. Keep liquids in tightly covered,
clearly marked containers.
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8.
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Keep supply
cabinets in order and label all supplies.
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9.
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Post signs in
the classroom reinforcing safety rules and, when necessary,
provide verbal warning.
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10.
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Make sure to
include safety procedures in classroom instruction when
appropriate and provide reminders.
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11.
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Establish a
dress code for the art classroom (e.g., no loose hair, no
loose clothing, no dangling jewellery when power tools or
potter’s wheels are being used.)
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12.
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Always model
appropriate procedures and wear necessary protective gear
(e.g., eye protection is necessary when chipping and carving
sculptured form and in the cutting and sanding of wood.)
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13.
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Meet with the
school nurse to get information on school procedures in case
of ingestion or reaction problems. Find out if any of your
students have allergies. Ask for a first aid kit to be
placed in full-view on a wall in the classroom.)
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14.
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Make sure that
materials and containers will not fall off shelves.
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15.
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Make sure
proper ventilation is available when working with art
materials and equipment (e.g., spraying, kiln firing, clay
mixing, photographic processes, and so on).
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16.
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Make sure to
use non-toxic glues and adhesives (rubber cement, wheat
paste, and airplane glue should not be used in the
classroom.)
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17.
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Keep a
complete inventory of all art materials used. This should be
an annual activity. Look for information about toxicity on
product labels.
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18.
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A classroom
safety checklist is an effective way to control hazards and
should be used regularly. Students could become “safety
inspectors” to help in this task.
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19.
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Check
available lists of acceptable art and craft materials.
Several states provide them and some require teachers to
purchase only those items on the approved lists.
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20.
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Keep abreast
of public notices on art hazards. |
