Glassworking Safety
Information
There are hazards associated with glassblowing and other glassworking activities involving heated glass. They are not all "common sense." Inhalation hazards -- chemicals (unclean glassware), quartz fumes, asbestos (do not use asbestos tapes, etc.), some minerals used to color glass are toxic.
Burns Cuts Mechanical Hazards -- glassblowers lathe, grinders... Ergonomic injuries --
problems caused by posture/position and/or repetitive motions and/or
stresses.
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