Occupational health and safety are critical concerns in art studios and print shops, where artists and workers are often exposed to various airborne contaminants. These contaminants can pose significant health risks, ranging from mild irritations to severe respiratory conditions and long-term illnesses. Understanding the sources, types, and mitigation strategies for these hazards is essential for creating a safer working environment.

Art supplies can generate airborne pollutants, namely airborne chemicals, called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and fine particles. Removing both particles and VOCs from the air is crucial to maintaining a healthy working environment.

By identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing effective mitigation strategies, it is possible to create a safer and healthier working environment.

HealthyAir Source Capture Fume Extractors are among the most effective engineering controls to mitigate occupational exposure to airborne contaminants in spaces such as these.

HealthyAir Source Capture Air Purification and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems directly target contaminants at their source and effectively extract them away from the breathing zone, thereby adding an additional layer of safety to protect artists and print shop technicians.