Health Hazards Manual for Artists

This is the trusted resource for working artists and art students written by the leading authority on these health hazards. Whether you work in painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, woodworking, textiles, computer, or children's art, this is the only reference book that covers all the dangers associated with metals, minerals, and chemicals. With illustrations throughout, this first aid book shows how to treat injuries and work with proper caution while still being creative. Updates include new ventilation, photo processing, and computer systems. Whether you are a beginner or professional, this is a must for every school, art studio, and home.

MICHAEL MCCANN, Ph.D., C.I.H.  is  one of the world's leading authorities on health hazards in the arts . He was the founder and President of the Center for Safety in the Arts  until it closed due to loss of funding in1995,  and  is  author of the distinguished ARTIST BEWARE, the most exhaustive reference book on the subject of health hazards for artists.