Studio Safety
WHY?
Materials and processes associated with creating art can be harmful if you’re not informed. From using non-toxic materials to taking proper precautions, make sure your studio and your practice contribute to a safe environment.
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“Studio safety is important because as artists we want to focus our energy on being creative.That’s difficult to do while working in an unsafe environment.”
Craig Thibodeau, furniture maker
Announcing the CERF+ Studio Safety Guide
Whether you’re looking for a new studio or improving your current space, the CERF+ Studio Safety Guide can help you reduce risk to yourself, your artwork + your career.
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BUILDING & STRUCTURE SAFETY

PLANNING FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY

HANDLING & DISPOSING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
…and more!
An artist suffered mysterious symptoms for years. Then she realized her sculpture was poisoning her.
Washington Post
What was going on? For years, doctors were baffled by what was afflicting the Toronto-based sculptor.
Then, a blood test three years ago came back positive for heavy-metal poisoning. And Genser realized her art was killing her.
“I was flabbergasted,” Genser, 59, told The Washington Post. “Absolutely flabbergasted.”