Safety in Studios

Painting-Room 207

Label Containers: Clearly label what the contents of any container that is not in its original container. For example, if you put Gamsol, a type of odorless mineral spirit, in a glass jar with a lid, make sure you label with your name, the date, and Gamsol OMS, on the container. Make sure that every container has a secure, airtight, lid on it.

Sink: Never dispose of any paint or gesso down the sink! This is particularly important for dried paint and gesso, but it also applies to any paint or gesso in its wet form. Clean brushes as thoroughly as possible with a rag before washing the brush in the sink. Wipe down the sink area after cleaning brushes. Never scrape a palette of paint into the sink.

Spills: Clean up spilled paint, solvents, and mediums immediately with rags or paper towels and dispose of soiled items in the red can for flammable materials. Rags and paper towels with wet paint, solvents, or mediums are considered hazardous.

Disposal of Rags and Paper Towels: Rags and paper towels covered in paint, solvents, or mediums must be disposed of in the red can for flammable materials.

Disposal of Paint: Dried Paint is not considered a hazard and can be disposed of in the trash. Wet paint should be treated as a hazard.

Electrical Outlets: Unplug extension cords, phone chargers, and anything else from electrical outlets when leaving the room and when they are not in use.