Chemical Handling & Safety

Photography

Issues with Chemicals

• Eyes

• Skin/clothing

• Inhalation

• Ingestion

Eyes

• Flush immediately with water at the eye wash for at least 15 minutes

• Notify Mr. Langley

• Avoid problem by letting prints drip instead of shaking

Skin/Clothing

• Wash affected skin with soap and water

• Change clothing/shoes if necessary

Inhalation

• Ventilation system

• Move to fresh air if affected

• Hold chemicals at arms’ length when mixing to avoid inhaling

• If you have asthma, stay out of darkroom when chemicals are being mixed.

Ingestion

• No food or drinks in the darkroom!• First action – call Poison Control• If someone ingests developer, fixer, photo

flo – induce vomiting• If someone ingests stop bath – do not

induce vomiting• If someone ingests the water bath – do not

induce vomiting

Medical Concern

• Pregnancy

• Asthma