{"id":77,"date":"2026-07-16T13:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T17:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/environmental-health-and-safety\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:36:42","slug":"visual-and-performing-arts-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/environmental-health-and-safety\/visual-and-performing-arts-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Visual and Performing Arts safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6667%\">\n<p>The following information is provided to all Visual and Performing Arts faculty, administrative staff, and students to provide a safe working environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Know your materials<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for compatibilities, hazards, and routes of entry prior to material usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain an SDS from your supervisor or from <a href=\"mailto:ehs@clarku.edu\">ehs@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Know the process<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Know your tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know process chemistries either from your instructor or from a written process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Prepare for emergencies<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Know emergency phone numbers (x7575) (University Police).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know location of emergency eyewash and shower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know power disconnects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not block emergency equipment or emergency egress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know where your emergency equipment is located (first aid kits, fire extinguishers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Wear appropriate personal protective equipment<\/summary>\n<p>When activities deem it necessary, please wear the appropriate PPE provided.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Work safely<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use ventilation when required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use air handling equipment when required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage containers properly (use proper labeling, store incompatibles away from each other, do not store hazards above eye level of shortest person).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not eat or drink while working.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice ergonomic principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not work alone without permission.  See the <a href=\"https:\/\/clarkuedu-my.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/g\/personal\/jhanselman_clarku_edu\/IQACiLKnZ2H7S7XwlMW10fZkAaAn9VZiBbx15Qc1LM59zHY?email=JPennypacker%40clarku.edu&amp;e=z93c1C&amp;wdLOR=cB8207A2D-F935-B743-AA0F-92F75465EE08\">work alone form<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/clarkuedu-my.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/g\/personal\/jhanselman_clarku_edu\/IQAFFFXpxiAMTqf6lhmud35uAXZ3f3I99GxTOuTLralVlfY?e=M4BxiO&amp;wdLOR=cAEFCCC9A-5648-F74D-9704-DD3C37F17116\">work alone policy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Clean up and wash up<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not wash with solvents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispose of hazardous wastes properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;flex-basis:302px\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disposal-of-waste\">Disposal of waste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Store photographic waste in 55-gallon drums provided and store solvent\/oily rags in yellow hazardous waste bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When hazardous waste needs removal, <a href=\"https:\/\/cems.unh.edu\/clarku\/CEMS\/Dashboard\">schedule through CEMS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following information is provided to all Visual and Performing Arts faculty, administrative staff, and students to provide a safe working environment: Disposal of waste Store photographic waste in 55-gallon drums provided and store solvent\/oily rags in yellow hazardous waste bags. 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