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 (SDS) for compatibilities, hazards, and routes of entry prior to material usage.
- Obtain an SDS from your supervisor or from the chemical safety officer, Frank Abell, (x7280).
Know the Process
- Know your tools.
- Know process chemistries either from your instructor or from a 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 (extension 7280 or 1-508-793-7280).
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.
Reference Materials
Additional Resources
Contact Us
Disposal of Waste
Store photographic waste in 55-gallon drums provided and store solvent/oily rags in yellow hazardous waste bags.
Notify the chemical safety officer, Frank Abell, when Hazardous Waste needs removal: extension 7280 or 1-508-793-7280.
Contact Information
Environmental Health and Safety
Office Location
Arthur M. Sackler Sciences Center
Room S108
Worcester, MA 01610
1-508-793-7280
1-508-793-7117