Title: Do You Know These 5 Oil Painting Health Risks? - Gary Bolyer Fine Art
Headings: Do You Know These 5 Oil Painting Health Risks?
Do You Know These 5 Oil Painting Health Risks?
5 Top Oil Painting Health Risks
Oil Paint Health Risks - Quick Guide
1. Toxic Vapors and Fumes
Recommended solution for toxic fumes:
2. Flammable Fire Hazard
Recommended solutions for fire hazard:
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3. Toxic Pigments
Recommended solution for toxic pigments:
4. Toxic Mediums
Recommended solution for toxic mediums:
5. Toxic Eye and Skin Irritants
Recommended solution for eye irritants:
Summary of How to Protect Yourself

Content: Summary of How to Protect Yourself
There are several ways to protect yourself while painting with oils and solvents: Purchase odorless solvents or mineral spirits. There are several choices from a variety of manufacturers
Always keep your studio well vented, whether using odorless solvents, or not. Never allow a flame near your work area. Do not smoke when handling solvents and mediums
Use a stainless steel or metal paint brush washing bucket with a sealed lid. Always take care to properly store and dispose of your rags and solvents. Store and dispose of oil and solvent-soaked rags in metal cans only. Wear protective gloves, and even a face mask, goggles, or other protective eye ware. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after every painting session. Never allow children or pets to come in contact with paints, solvents, or artist mediums
If paints, solvents, or mediums are accidentally ingested or splashed into your eyes, seek medical attention immediately
These few precautions will ensure you have years of safe fun in your studio.