A Guide To Studio Safety | Jackson's Art

In this film, Michael Craine (Director at Cranfield, producer of artist paints and printmaking inks) and Paul Lee (Technical Director at Cranfield) discuss the subject of art materials toxicology.
Consideration of the dangers of the materials you work with and how to minimise risks with proper handling will help to keep you safe in the studio and give you peace of mind to create your artwork. Paul and Michael lay out key definitions relating to toxicity, including the definition of carcinogens and what is meant by acute and chronic effects of a substance. They describe the four ways toxic materials may enter the body and how to prevent this happening, and go on to explore the information offered by art material manufacturers on product labels and safety data sheets.
Paul and Michael also discuss the link between safety to us as individuals and our environment, both our immediate environs and the wider world, and offer advice on how to keep our art spaces safe, for ourselves, our neighbours, and even our oceans and waterways.
0:00 Introduction
0:29 How Do You Define Toxicity?
1:14 Carcinogenic
1:43 Chronic and Acute
3:33 How Does A Toxic Substance Enter The Body?
3:56 Can a Substance Be Harmful and Hazardous?
8:26 How To Keep Yourself Safe In An Art Studio
14:00 What Is The ‘Hierarchy Of Control?’
15:45 Why Do Some Product Labels Advise You To ‘Consult Your Doctor’?
18:24 What Do The Hazard Symbols Tell Us?
23:00 Dangers Associated With Non-Toxic Art Materials
24:38 Toxicology Regulations Around The World
27:21 Tips To Keep Your Studio Safe
32:00 Remember To Ask Questions
32:52 Credits
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[@Cali_Flowers]

Excellent video! Thank you so much. Not enough is ever talked about safety in art on TH-cam! 💟

[@reneerikolsen9694]

Great video and great advises. All artists - be that beginners or professionals - should take notice - if not doing so already. Thanks you for the information.

[@cmcasadoiro]

THANK YOU

[@lizacunningham5056]

Well presented and paced, with excellent advice, thank you!

[@lorincinar]

Thank you, Michael and Paul, for this informative video about safety. I have been painting for many years but didn't know how to protect myself and my partner. ( I thought primer was not a safety hazard thing ) It's been a very educative video. Also, thank you Jackson's team, for making this video possible.

[@awatercolourist]

I still cannot believe that people put bushes in their mouths. I was very surprised when I first heard this. Stay safe, everyone 🙂

[@MasonBoy87]

A cigarette in the mouth is probably 1000x more toxic. That's common place though, but should be harder to believe.

[@awatercolourist]

@@MasonBoy87 Thanks 🙂

[@E4Alabbasy]

Thank you so much!

[@jessieg4901]

What about watercolor? I would love to hear health tips on watercolor or paints that contain toxic pigments!

[@andreslopez1787]

It is truly an excellent video, I need to ask you other questions but I couldn't find your email on your site

[@Omkarah]

To just talk about the subject is not very helpful when compared to showing examples and demonstrations. Of course that takes more work, and recording a conversation is extremely easy. Having other people present, so they can ask questions, would also be helpful.