Creating Your Art Safely

Review your art making process

• Learn how to use your tools safely and only for their intended purpose.
• Visit other artists in their studios and see what they do to keep safe while working.

Safety in action

• Wear your personal protective gear (respirator, face and eye protection, hearing protection, etc.) when appropriate to the task.
• Take care of your body.
• • Take breaks and stretch.
  • Proper sitting and standing practices for the back and neck.
  • Proper handling of tools to keep hands and wrists in good condition.
  • Proper ambient and task lighting to care for the eyes.
• Take care of your space. Take time to clean up.

• Don’t use your studio as a lunchroom
• Don’t smoke in your studio