Health and Safety in Ceramics

Introduction

Part 1. Materials

Section 1. Handling Problems with Ceramic Materials

I. Materials Entering the Body

II. Dermatitis — Inflammation of the Skin

III. Handling Ceramic Materials

Appendix 1.1. Dust

Appendix 1.2. Materials of Particular Concern

Section 2. Glazes

I. Frit and Glaze Manufacture

II. Glaze Preparation and Handling

III. Glaze Application

Appendix 2A. Low Solubility — Definition and Test

Appendix 2B. Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1980

Section 3. Ceramic Colors

I. Manufacture

II. Application: Body Stains

III. Hazards: Chemical

IV. Ceramic Decorative Inks

Appendix 3. Properties of Solvents

Part 2. Finished Ware

Section 4. The Safety of Finished Ware

Appendix 4. Metal Release Limits

Part 3. Safety Of Equipment

Section 5. Safeguarding of Machinery

I. Mixers

II. Pug Mills

III. Potters Wheels

IV. Lathes

Section 6. Kilns

I. General Recommendations

II. Location

III. Operating Instructions

IV. Electrically Operated Kilns

V. Gas Fired Kilns

VI. Ad hoc Kilns

References and Useful Addresses