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