Hello, I love this site!
I was wondering if there is any books or websites that can help me
make my workshop healthier and more eco friendly. I read Ganoksin’s
article on safety but want to know more. I use an emery wheel all
the time and create so much dust. I use a good face mask with
replacable dual use filters for dust and fumes but the dust gets
everywhere and I’m not always a tidy and clean worker but I’m working
in that. I use a lot of silver and make heavier pieces that require a
lot of soldering and filing etc and I want to know more about metal
dusts and the body and how much is too much. I do use minimal
chemicals. I use easy flow flux paste and for pickle I use one
contaning sodium hydrogensulphate 1kg/kg. Jacks silver blackener
which is hydrochloric acid 100g/L and tellerium dioxide 20g/L. Dialux
rouge and tripoly for polishing and rumble bright for tummbling
jewellery. As an apprentice there were many things I was never taught
about health and safety. My last boss never wore a mask while
polishing therefore we wernt supplied with masks, so I have had to
fend for myself. I’ve been on my own making jewellery for 8 years now
after finishing my apprenticeship and especially now i’m a mum I am
so much more concious about giving my self the best life I can with
my daughter and still be passionate about my jewellery making. I love
making jewellery so much and I feel I need someone to look at my
situation and tell me what I can do to make it better. I am a stress
head but I’m worried. Can someone help me with my passion? I have
nobody to ask. Thanks for your time.
Lauren