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We want all our customers to practice art safely - please read on for some tips on how to do so.

 
 

 

 
  Canada Health & Safety: WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) National Site
  The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's national hazard communication standard. The key elements of the system are cautionary labelling of containers of WHMIS "controlled products", the provision of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and worker education and training programs.
 
  MSDS Xchange
  MSDSXchange is the largest and most comprehensive reference collection of chemical manufacturer and distributor listings available on the web. In addition to this extensive collection, there are over 1 million manufacturer's original material safety data sheets (MSDS) available.
 
  AMIEN: Art Materials Information and Education Network
  AMIEN is a resource for artists dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, up-to-date, accurate, and unbiased factual information about artists' materials.
   
  TOXNET
  Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases.
   
   
   
  Art Materials Safety by E.L. Kinnally
   
  Excerpts from ART HARDWARE: The Definitive Guide to Artists' Materials by Steven Saitzyk
   
  Exposing Ourselves to Art by Scott Fields
   
  Good Studio Ergonomics Can Help You Avoid Aches and Pains by Charles Lewton-Brain
   
  Protect Your Health with Proper Studio Ventilation by Charles Lewton-Brain
   
   
   
  The Artist's Complete Health & Safety Guide by Monona Rossol
   
  The Painter's Handbook by Mark David Gottsegen