Health hazards of working with ceramics. Recommendations for reducing risks
Fuortes, L.J.
Postgraduate Medicine 85(1): 133-136
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 2911535 Document Number: 333241
Ceramics artists are at risk for pulmonary disease, heavy metal poisoning, and other toxic reactions caused by exposure to clays, glazes, and kiln emissions. Stringent personal hygiene, awareness of hazardous materials, and appropriate safety measures may reduce the health risks of repeated exposures.
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