art therapy environment

Question 1

Management of created art therapy products

Answer 1

label
photograph
store

Question 2

Maintain a physically safe environment regarding art materials

Answer 2

• monitor sharps
• select non-toxic materials

Question 3

Select, organize, and maintain art supplies appropriate to setting

Question 4

Provide a therapeutic environment conducive to making art

Answer 4

create an inviting atmosphere

Question 5

Seek to provide an appropriate physical space

Answer 5

proper ventilation
lighting
access to water

Question 6

Provide secure storage for the created work

Question 7

Ensure that universal precautions are utilized in the work environment

Answer 7

body fluids

Question 8

Develop risk assessment and emergency intervention procedures

Question 9

Labeling art materials

Answer 9

Labeling of Hazardous Materials Act: determination of which materials are carcinogens, neurotoxicants, or developmental/reproductive toxicants

• Designation D-4236: standard for labeling by manufacturers
• AP/CP: approved or certified product, safe for use with young children

Question 10

Clay health risks

Answer 10

• inhalation of free silica dust over extended period of time can lead to silicosis (emphysema)
• use wet, premixed clays
• use mask if sanding clay

Question 11

ceramic glazes health risks

Answer 11

• may contain lead, asbestos, silica, kaolin, or other chemicals
• wear mask when working with glazes
• work wet when possible
• dont sweep dust, clean with wet mop or sponge

Question 12

firing kilns

Answer 12

• have area well ventilated
• do not look into kiln

Question 13

paint health risks

Answer 13

• oil paints may contain lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenci
• varnishes and solvents quickly permeate
• dont use turpentine, use odorless mineral spirits or turpenoid
• close containers immediately
• avoid flake-white (contains lead
• dont eat or drink in studio
• cont clean skin with solvents

Question 14

photography health risks

Answer 14

• ventilate darkroom
• photo chemicals are toxic and corrosive to skin

Question 15

dry pastels health risks

Answer 15

• dust can deposit toxic pigments in throat and lungs

Question 16

printmaking health risks

Answer 16

• lead is common
• crayons, acids, emulsions, and pigments can lead to skin cancer
• wash hands often
• good ventilation

Question 17

permanent markers health risks

Answer 17

• can be irritating to eyes and respiratory tract
• water based markers are safe

Question 18

Art Safety

Answer 18

• label containers
• dispose of toxic supplies correctly
• count sharps