http://arts.ufl.edu/academics/art-and-art-history/health-safety/
http://arts.ufl.edu/academics/art-and-art-history/health-safety/
Appendix H:
Health & Safety Area Specific Information: Photography
1. Hazards of Materials
There are many hazards associated with photographic materials. An effort to minimize the hazards associated with
photographic chemicals begins with the understanding and following of darkroom rules and procedures, and with familiarity
with the MSDSs and proper handling and disposal of these chemicals.
Developers: Developer solutions and powders are often highly alkaline and are moderately to highly toxic. They are also
sources of the most common health problems in photography; skin disorders and allergies. Developers are skin and eye
irritants and many are strong allergic sensitizers.
Stop Baths: The acetic acid commonly found in stop baths can cause dermatitis and skin ulceration and can severely irritate
the respiratory system. Contamination of the stop bath by developer components can increase inhalation hazards.
Fixers: Fixer contains sodium thiosulfate, sodium sulfite and sodium bisulfite. It may also contain potassium aluminum
sulfate as a hardener and boric acid as a buffer. Fixer solutions slowly release sulfur dioxide gas as they age. However, when
these solutions are contaminated with acid from the stop bath, the gas sulfur dioxide is released at a more rapid rate.
Hardener: Hardeners are added to fixer for use in film processing. They often contain formaldehyde, which is poisonous,
very irritating to the eyes, throat, and breathing passages, and can cause dermatitis.
Fixer Removers: Also known as Hypo Clear. Many hypo eliminators are skin and respiratory irritants. Some are corrosive to
skin, eyes, nose and throat.
Toners: Toner usually involves the replacement of silver with another metal such as gold, selenium, uranium, lead, cobalt,
platinum or iron. These highly soluble toxic compounds are more dangerous since they can be readily absorbed in the body
and immediately affect internal organs.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the types of chemistry we use in the darkroom, nor does it cover all of the risks. Please
familiarize yourself with the chemistry you will be using by reading all instructions associated with their use, and their
corresponding MSDS sheets.
2. Best Practices
The darkroom is a communal and shared workspace filled with expensive, sensitive equipment and corrosive chemicals.
How you conduct yourself directly effects your fellow students and vise versa. It is very important to keep darkroom
equipment and finishing areas separate from chemicals hence designated dry and wet areas. Different chemicals have
different ways they are handled and disposed of, and these are clearly outlined on signs in each area.
The following points are a guide to basic darkroom safety and etiquette. To use these facilities you must adhere to these
safety guidelines and always leave the darkrooms clean and orderly.
-
Never leave equipment unattended.
-
Know the locations of all exits, emergency eye and body wash stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency spill kits. A first
aid kit is available in the cage.
-
Wear nitrile gloves, chemical aprons, and safety goggles when using hazardous materials.
-
Nitrile gloves are recommended for film processing and printing.
-
Tong use is mandatory for printing. Be sure that you are using the properly labeled tongs for each tray.
-
Avoid splashing or spilling chemicals. Immediately wipe up any spills, splashes or dribbles. Chemicals dry into a powder
and become airborne, contaminating all areas of the darkroom and your lungs!
-
Do not ever leave chemicals out. Everything must be put away either returned to a container if reusable or properly
disposed of.
-
The following are to never be poured down the drain and have specific waste collection containers: used fixer, toners,
bleaches, and all developers other than the basic Sprint developer.
-
Follow all prescribed rules for the labeling of hazardous materials for disposal and stock. White labels are for open
chemistry in use and in storage. Yellow labels are for disposal.
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-
Always use a funnel when pouring chemistry into containers. Never leave the funnel in the container. Always
keep containers closed, and do not fill all the way up to the top.
-
Rinse all lab ware and trays before and after use with hot water. Return items to their proper place, and invert to dry.
-
When printing always use a gold viewing tray to transport wet prints, and avoid dripping on the floors.
-
Never place trays or chemistry on enlarger stations or on dry areas. Dry areas include enlarger stations, drying racks,
green wash tubs, cutting areas, finishing areas, light tables, and designated work tables.
-
Never place darkroom equipment, paper, negatives, or personal belongings on wet areas. Wet areas include the entire
film room, light blue tables, sinks, and anywhere chemistry is used.
-
Keep the darkroom uncluttered to avoid tripping hazards in the dark.
3. Links
http://www.ehs.ufl.edu/HMM/photo.htm
http://www.tucsonaz.gov/arthazards/photo1.ht
ml
http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/photo2.
html http://ufphotorulez.blogspot.com
4. Area Rules
All users of the studio classrooms are expected to follow studio area rules at all times. If you have any questions,
ask your instructor.
-
Follow all SA+AH Health and Safety handbook guidelines (the handbook should be reviewed by
your instructor and can be found at: www.arts.ufl.edu/art/healthandsafety)
-
Follow the SA+AH Satellite Waste Management Chart in the classroom and other health &
safety guidelines posted for your media.
-
In case of emergency, call campus police at 392-1111
-
File an incident report (forms may be found in the SAAH H&S handbook, the SAAH faculty handbook and in
the main office.) Turn completed forms into the SAAH Director of Operations within 48 hours of the event.
-
Alcohol is forbidden in studios
-
Follow the posted SA&AH Satellite Waste Management Chart for the photo area. Keep these areas clean
and organized.
-
READ AND OBEY ALL SIGNS POSTED IN THE PHOTO AREA AND ON THE WEBSITE –
http://ufphotorulez.blogspot.com
-
There is absolutely no food or drink allowed in the darkroom at anytime.
-
You must check in with a lab monitor to use any of the facilities.
-
You must have a valid id card in order use the darkroom, lighting studio, and computer lab.
-
Lab use is restricted to students currently enrolled in a photography class who have had orientation.
Darkroom monitors will have a list of students currently allowed to use facilities.
-
Equipment checked out must be returned in the same condition as when it was checked out.
-
Your class and experience level determine the level of your lab privileges and access to certain equipment
and processes.
-
You must have a towel if you are in the darkroom.
-
Be mindful and respectful of all darkroom rules and procedures, designated wet and dry areas, and use
properly labeled equipment appropriately.
-
You must handle and dispose of all chemicals properly by following all SA&AH guidelines, and house rules.
Do not leave chemistry out or open. Clean up all spills and drips immediately.
-
If you cross contaminate chemistry or an area, please tell a lab monitor immediately.
-
If you do not know how to use a piece of equipment, or are unsure of proper procedures please ask someone.
-
If something breaks, please tell a lab monitor immediately.
-
You must clean up after yourself. Throw away all trash, wipe up all spills, squeegee sinks, and put
away all equipment used.
-
You must leave enough time at the end of open lab or class time to properly finish and clean up.
-
Follow the SA+AH CONTAINER POLICY (see policy below)
There are 2 types of labels used in the SA+AH-- yellow and white. Both labels are found at the red MSDS box
and are supplied by the SA+AH. Each is used for a different purpose. 
35
White:
All new and or used product in containers (hazardous or what might be perceived as hazardous -i.e. watered down gesso,
graphite solutions, satellite containers of solvents, powders, spray paints, fixatives, oils, solvents, etc...) must be labeled
within the SA+AH to identify their contents. Labels can be found at the MSDS box in each studio and work area. All
containers must be marked with your name, contents and date opened. All secondary/satellite containers for hazardous
materials must be marked with content, your name and the date opened. All unmarked containers will be disposed of with
no notice.
Yellow:
WHEN HAZARDOUS ITEMS ARE DESIGNATED AS WASTE.
All containers must have a yellow label identifying the contents that are designated as trash for weekly EHS pick up.
- Flammable solid containers (red flip top) must have a yellow hazardous waste label on the outside (top).
- 5 gallon jugs must have a yellow hazardous waste label on the outside.
- Fibrous containers must have a yellow hazardous waste label on the outside (top).
- Each item in the blue bin must have a yellow hazardous waste label.
Note: Hazardous Waste labels should include all constituents in the waste mixture as well as an approximate
percentage of the total for that item and must add up to 100%.
Labels should also include the building and room number of the shop generating the waste along with the Waste
Manager for your area, this is located on the SWMA sign posted at the sink or at the
Waste Management Area.
• Failure to comply with any of these rules will result in expulsion from the darkroom.
Appendix H:
Health & Safety Area Specific Information: Photography
1. Hazards of Materials
There are many hazards associated with photographic materials. An effort to minimize the hazards associated with photographic chemicals begins with the understanding and following of darkroom rules and procedures, and with familiarity with the MSDSs and proper handling and disposal of these chemicals.
Developers: Developer solutions and powders are often highly alkaline and are moderately to highly toxic. They are also sources of the most common health problems in photography; skin disorders and allergies. Developers are skin and eye irritants and many are strong allergic sensitizers.
Stop Baths: The acetic acid commonly found in stop baths can cause dermatitis and skin ulceration and can severely irritate the respiratory system. Contamination of the stop bath by developer components can increase inhalation hazards.
Fixers: Fixer contains sodium thiosulfate, sodium sulfite and sodium bisulfite. It may also contain potassium aluminum sulfate as a hardener and boric acid as a buffer. Fixer solutions slowly release sulfur dioxide gas as they age. However, when these solutions are contaminated with acid from the stop bath, the gas sulfur dioxide is released at a more rapid rate.
Hardener: Hardeners are added to fixer for use in film processing. They often contain formaldehyde, which is poisonous, very irritating to the eyes, throat, and breathing passages, and can cause dermatitis.
Fixer Removers: Also known as Hypo Clear. Many hypo eliminators are skin and respiratory irritants. Some are corrosive to skin, eyes, nose and throat.
Toners: Toner usually involves the replacement of silver with another metal such as gold, selenium, uranium, lead, cobalt, platinum or iron. These highly soluble toxic compounds are more dangerous since they can be readily absorbed in the body and immediately affect internal organs.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the types of chemistry we use in the darkroom, nor does it cover all of the risks. Please familiarize yourself with the chemistry you will be using by reading all instructions associated with their use, and their corresponding MSDS sheets.
2. Best Practices
The darkroom is a communal and shared workspace filled with expensive, sensitive equipment and corrosive chemicals. How you conduct yourself directly effects your fellow students and vise versa. It is very important to keep darkroom equipment and finishing areas separate from chemicals hence designated dry and wet areas. Different chemicals have different ways they are handled and disposed of, and these are clearly outlined on signs in each area.
The following points are a guide to basic darkroom safety and etiquette. To use these facilities you must adhere to these safety guidelines and always leave the darkrooms clean and orderly.
Health & Safety Area Specific Information: Photography
1. Hazards of Materials
There are many hazards associated with photographic materials. An effort to minimize the hazards associated with photographic chemicals begins with the understanding and following of darkroom rules and procedures, and with familiarity with the MSDSs and proper handling and disposal of these chemicals.
Developers: Developer solutions and powders are often highly alkaline and are moderately to highly toxic. They are also sources of the most common health problems in photography; skin disorders and allergies. Developers are skin and eye irritants and many are strong allergic sensitizers.
Stop Baths: The acetic acid commonly found in stop baths can cause dermatitis and skin ulceration and can severely irritate the respiratory system. Contamination of the stop bath by developer components can increase inhalation hazards.
Fixers: Fixer contains sodium thiosulfate, sodium sulfite and sodium bisulfite. It may also contain potassium aluminum sulfate as a hardener and boric acid as a buffer. Fixer solutions slowly release sulfur dioxide gas as they age. However, when these solutions are contaminated with acid from the stop bath, the gas sulfur dioxide is released at a more rapid rate.
Hardener: Hardeners are added to fixer for use in film processing. They often contain formaldehyde, which is poisonous, very irritating to the eyes, throat, and breathing passages, and can cause dermatitis.
Fixer Removers: Also known as Hypo Clear. Many hypo eliminators are skin and respiratory irritants. Some are corrosive to skin, eyes, nose and throat.
Toners: Toner usually involves the replacement of silver with another metal such as gold, selenium, uranium, lead, cobalt, platinum or iron. These highly soluble toxic compounds are more dangerous since they can be readily absorbed in the body and immediately affect internal organs.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the types of chemistry we use in the darkroom, nor does it cover all of the risks. Please familiarize yourself with the chemistry you will be using by reading all instructions associated with their use, and their corresponding MSDS sheets.
2. Best Practices
The darkroom is a communal and shared workspace filled with expensive, sensitive equipment and corrosive chemicals. How you conduct yourself directly effects your fellow students and vise versa. It is very important to keep darkroom equipment and finishing areas separate from chemicals hence designated dry and wet areas. Different chemicals have different ways they are handled and disposed of, and these are clearly outlined on signs in each area.
The following points are a guide to basic darkroom safety and etiquette. To use these facilities you must adhere to these safety guidelines and always leave the darkrooms clean and orderly.
-
Never leave equipment unattended.
-
Know the locations of all exits, emergency eye and body wash stations, fire extinguishers, and emergency spill kits. A first
aid kit is available in the cage.
-
Wear nitrile gloves, chemical aprons, and safety goggles when using hazardous materials.
-
Nitrile gloves are recommended for film processing and printing.
-
Tong use is mandatory for printing. Be sure that you are using the properly labeled tongs for each tray.
-
Avoid splashing or spilling chemicals. Immediately wipe up any spills, splashes or dribbles. Chemicals dry into a powder
and become airborne, contaminating all areas of the darkroom and your lungs!
-
Do not ever leave chemicals out. Everything must be put away either returned to a container if reusable or properly
disposed of.
-
The following are to never be poured down the drain and have specific waste collection containers: used fixer, toners,
bleaches, and all developers other than the basic Sprint developer.
-
Follow all prescribed rules for the labeling of hazardous materials for disposal and stock. White labels are for open
chemistry in use and in storage. Yellow labels are for disposal.
34
-
Always use a funnel when pouring chemistry into containers. Never leave the funnel in the container. Always
keep containers closed, and do not fill all the way up to the top.
-
Rinse all lab ware and trays before and after use with hot water. Return items to their proper place, and invert to dry.
-
When printing always use a gold viewing tray to transport wet prints, and avoid dripping on the floors.
-
Never place trays or chemistry on enlarger stations or on dry areas. Dry areas include enlarger stations, drying racks,
green wash tubs, cutting areas, finishing areas, light tables, and designated work tables.
-
Never place darkroom equipment, paper, negatives, or personal belongings on wet areas. Wet areas include the entire
film room, light blue tables, sinks, and anywhere chemistry is used.
-
Keep the darkroom uncluttered to avoid tripping hazards in the dark.
3. Links
http://www.ehs.ufl.edu/HMM/photo.htm http://www.tucsonaz.gov/arthazards/photo1.ht ml http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/photo2. html http://ufphotorulez.blogspot.com
4. Area Rules
All users of the studio classrooms are expected to follow studio area rules at all times. If you have any questions, ask your instructor.
-
Follow all SA+AH Health and Safety handbook guidelines (the handbook should be reviewed by
your instructor and can be found at: www.arts.ufl.edu/art/healthandsafety)
-
Follow the SA+AH Satellite Waste Management Chart in the classroom and other health &
safety guidelines posted for your media.
-
In case of emergency, call campus police at 392-1111
-
File an incident report (forms may be found in the SAAH H&S handbook, the SAAH faculty handbook and in
the main office.) Turn completed forms into the SAAH Director of Operations within 48 hours of the event.
-
Alcohol is forbidden in studios
-
Follow the posted SA&AH Satellite Waste Management Chart for the photo area. Keep these areas clean
and organized.
-
READ AND OBEY ALL SIGNS POSTED IN THE PHOTO AREA AND ON THE WEBSITE –
http://ufphotorulez.blogspot.com
-
There is absolutely no food or drink allowed in the darkroom at anytime.
-
You must check in with a lab monitor to use any of the facilities.
-
You must have a valid id card in order use the darkroom, lighting studio, and computer lab.
-
Lab use is restricted to students currently enrolled in a photography class who have had orientation.
Darkroom monitors will have a list of students currently allowed to use facilities.
-
Equipment checked out must be returned in the same condition as when it was checked out.
-
Your class and experience level determine the level of your lab privileges and access to certain equipment
and processes.
-
You must have a towel if you are in the darkroom.
-
Be mindful and respectful of all darkroom rules and procedures, designated wet and dry areas, and use
properly labeled equipment appropriately.
-
You must handle and dispose of all chemicals properly by following all SA&AH guidelines, and house rules.
Do not leave chemistry out or open. Clean up all spills and drips immediately.
-
If you cross contaminate chemistry or an area, please tell a lab monitor immediately.
-
If you do not know how to use a piece of equipment, or are unsure of proper procedures please ask someone.
-
If something breaks, please tell a lab monitor immediately.
-
You must clean up after yourself. Throw away all trash, wipe up all spills, squeegee sinks, and put
away all equipment used.
-
You must leave enough time at the end of open lab or class time to properly finish and clean up.
-
Follow the SA+AH CONTAINER POLICY (see policy below)
There are 2 types of labels used in the SA+AH-- yellow and white. Both labels are found at the red MSDS box and are supplied by the SA+AH. Each is used for a different purpose.
-
Follow all SA+AH Health and Safety handbook guidelines (the handbook should be reviewed by
your instructor and can be found at: www.arts.ufl.edu/art/healthandsafety)
35
White:
All new and or used product in containers (hazardous or what might be perceived as hazardous -i.e. watered down gesso, graphite solutions, satellite containers of solvents, powders, spray paints, fixatives, oils, solvents, etc...) must be labeled within the SA+AH to identify their contents. Labels can be found at the MSDS box in each studio and work area. All containers must be marked with your name, contents and date opened. All secondary/satellite containers for hazardous materials must be marked with content, your name and the date opened. All unmarked containers will be disposed of with no notice.
Yellow:
WHEN HAZARDOUS ITEMS ARE DESIGNATED AS WASTE.
All containers must have a yellow label identifying the contents that are designated as trash for weekly EHS pick up.
- Flammable solid containers (red flip top) must have a yellow hazardous waste label on the outside (top). - 5 gallon jugs must have a yellow hazardous waste label on the outside.
- Fibrous containers must have a yellow hazardous waste label on the outside (top).
- Each item in the blue bin must have a yellow hazardous waste label.
Note: Hazardous Waste labels should include all constituents in the waste mixture as well as an approximate percentage of the total for that item and must add up to 100%.
Labels should also include the building and room number of the shop generating the waste along with the Waste Manager for your area, this is located on the SWMA sign posted at the sink or at the
Waste Management Area.
• Failure to comply with any of these rules will result in expulsion from the darkroom.
All new and or used product in containers (hazardous or what might be perceived as hazardous -i.e. watered down gesso, graphite solutions, satellite containers of solvents, powders, spray paints, fixatives, oils, solvents, etc...) must be labeled within the SA+AH to identify their contents. Labels can be found at the MSDS box in each studio and work area. All containers must be marked with your name, contents and date opened. All secondary/satellite containers for hazardous materials must be marked with content, your name and the date opened. All unmarked containers will be disposed of with no notice.
Yellow:
WHEN HAZARDOUS ITEMS ARE DESIGNATED AS WASTE.
All containers must have a yellow label identifying the contents that are designated as trash for weekly EHS pick up.
- Flammable solid containers (red flip top) must have a yellow hazardous waste label on the outside (top). - 5 gallon jugs must have a yellow hazardous waste label on the outside.
- Fibrous containers must have a yellow hazardous waste label on the outside (top).
- Each item in the blue bin must have a yellow hazardous waste label.
Note: Hazardous Waste labels should include all constituents in the waste mixture as well as an approximate percentage of the total for that item and must add up to 100%.
Labels should also include the building and room number of the shop generating the waste along with the Waste Manager for your area, this is located on the SWMA sign posted at the sink or at the
Waste Management Area.
• Failure to comply with any of these rules will result in expulsion from the darkroom.