title: Health hazards of working with ceramics. Recommendations for reducing risks.
abstract: Ceramics artists are at risk for pulmonary disease, heavy metal poisoning, and other toxic reactions caused by exposure to clays, glazes, and kiln emissions. Stringent personal hygiene, awareness of hazardous materials, and appropriate safety measures may reduce the health risks of repeated exposures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive Medicine and Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Oakdale.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Fuortes
mesh_terms: D001154:Art; D002516:Ceramics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004391:Dust / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D004391:Dust