Visual and Performing Arts Safety
The following information is provided to all Visual and Performing Arts faculty, administrative staff, and students to provide a safe working environment:
Know your materials
- Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for compatibilities, hazards, and routes of entry prior to material usage.
- Obtain an MSDS from your supervisor or from the Chemical Safety Officer, Frank Abell, X7280.
Know the Process
- Know your tools.
- Know process chemistries either from instructor or written process.
Prepare for emergencies
- Know emergency phone numbers X7575 (University Police).
- Know location of emergency eyewash and shower.
- Know power disconnects.
- Do not block emergency equipment or emergency egress.
- Know where your emergency equipment is located (first aid kits, fire extinguishers).
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Obtain PPE from the Chemical Safety Officer X7280.
Work Safely
- Use ventilation when required.
- Use air handling equipment when required.
- Manage containers properly (Use proper labeling, Store incompatibles away from each other, Do not store hazards above eye level of shortest person).
- Do not eat or drink while working.
- Practice ergonomic principles.
- Do not work alone.
Clean up and wash up
- Do not wash with solvents.
- Dispose of hazardous wastes properly.