Casting Health and Safety
Health and safety is paramount when discussing chemicals within the classroom environment. There are no legal obligations surrounding the introduction of epoxy resins into post primary schools, epoxy resins are categorized within the glue family and are therefore an authorised chemicals according to DES. Although MC is a relatively harmless casting resin the author emphasises that safety precautions must be practiced while being in contact with the material. MC is an industrial chemical and therefore the operator should practise and ensure impeccable hygiene. MC should not be ingested or come in contact directly or indirectly with food or drink. Listed are six safety precautions that must be abided by in order to undergo safe casting.
Personal Protective Equipment
1. Disposable Gloves
2. Long-Sleeved Clothing
3. Eye Protection
4. Breathing Mask
5. Clear Casting Area
6. Adequate Ventilation
What safety precautions do you carry out when using casting resins?
Health and safety is paramount when discussing chemicals within the classroom environment. There are no legal obligations surrounding the introduction of epoxy resins into post primary schools, epoxy resins are categorized within the glue family and are therefore an authorised chemicals according to DES. Although MC is a relatively harmless casting resin the author emphasises that safety precautions must be practiced while being in contact with the material. MC is an industrial chemical and therefore the operator should practise and ensure impeccable hygiene. MC should not be ingested or come in contact directly or indirectly with food or drink. Listed are six safety precautions that must be abided by in order to undergo safe casting.
Personal Protective Equipment
1. Disposable Gloves
2. Long-Sleeved Clothing
3. Eye Protection
4. Breathing Mask
5. Clear Casting Area
6. Adequate Ventilation
What safety precautions do you carry out when using casting resins?