Art teacher be aware : a booklet about the safe use of arts and crafts materials for elementary school teachers / by Shalini Gupta et al. : H46-3/4-1994E

Elementary school teachers need to know how to handle arts materials safely. From simple drawing and painting techniques to "advanced methods" such as sculpture using plastic resins and colour photoprocessing, children's health is at risk. Learn about health hazards, precautions and preventive measures and which techniques and materials can be safely used in an arts course for children. Tables.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Health Canada.
Title Art teacher be aware : a booklet about the safe use of arts and crafts materials for elementary school teachers / by Shalini Gupta et al.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Paper
Other formats Electronic-[English]
Note(s) "This booklet is intended for art teachers working with grades one to eight; it describes what is known about the possible risks associated with some arts materials, and how such risks can be minimised."--Introduction.
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Health Canada 1994.
Binding Softcover
Description 24p. : references, tables ; 28 cm.
ISBN 0-660-15435-8
Catalogue number
  • H46-3/4-1994E
Departmental catalogue number 94-EHD-183
Subject terms Arts
Safety measures
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