jewelry safety test

You are required to wear goggles while working in this studio. What four things do the safety goggles protect you from?

Fumes, heat, foreign objects and chemical splashes.

What are the hazards of soldering with fluxes that contain fluorides, such as "Handy Flux"?

Highly irritating and releases toxic gases, damage to lung tissue and long-term systemic damage to bones and teeth.

What is pickle and what is it used for?

Pickle solutions are usually a diluted sulfric and nitric acid or solutions of sodium bisulfate. Used to clean metal.

Why do we use citric acid in this studio?

less hazardous than other solutions

If you get pickle on your skin, what can you use to neutralize the pickle and stop it from burning or irritating your skin?

Flush skin with water and sprinkle baking soda on top.

What should you do if you get pickle in your eye?

Flush eyes at eye wash station or sink for 15 minutes.

Why is it required to always have someone else in the studio while I am working?

In case a dangerous or hazardous situation occurs.

Why is it required that you wear closed toe shoes when using the Metals Studio?

To protect feet from heavy falling, sharp and or hot metal objects

What metal commonly used in metalsmithing and jewelry can cause some people to develop mild to severe sinus congestion?

copper

What do we use yellow ochre, water -based Liquid Paper or White-Out for in soldering?

Protect solder seams from reflowing

Why is it important to have local slot ventilation when soldering?

So that the fumes are pulled away from my breathing space.

Why do we not allow the use of low temperature or “lead” solders in the IU Metals Studio?

Lead solder can eat holes in non-ferrous metals when heated to annealing or silver soldering temperatures.

What is the phrase you should remember when turning an acetylene torch on and off?

Righty tighty lefty loosey

What is a solvent?

Liquid chemicals used to dissolve solid materials.

What solvents are safe to use?

There’s no such thing as a “safe” solvent.

What are four hazards associated with the use of solvents?

Skin irritation, eye irritation, reproduction hazard and fire hazard.

How can you protect yourself and others from hazardous exposure to solvents?

Try to find replacements for solvent-containing products and use the least toxic one.

What are the four most important rules to remember when using all power equipment?

Wear facial protection, don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry, tie back long hair and pay attention to what you’re doing in relation to equipment.

What is the main cause of accidents when using power equipment?

Lack of attention and carelessness.

If I haven’t been shown how to use a tool in the studio am I allowed to operate it?

naur

What is greatest long-term hazard of working with art materials?

Breathing in gases, fumes, chemicals and powders can lead to asthma, lung disease or cancer.

What is the best way to polish wire jewelry or a chain?

Use brass or steel shot tumbler, never the buffing machine.

When can you work in the studio and what are the studio hours?

When a class isn’t in session or during office hours.From 7am - 1am

One of the most common colorants of metals is liver of sulfur (potassium sulfide). When applied to metals, this compound will darken the surface of metal. Is it toxic to breathe liver of sulfur?

Yes

Who is responsible for your safety in using the Metalsmithing + Jewelry Design studio and for learning the precautions you must take in using many art materials?

I am responsible for my safety and must attend all class meetings and ask for help if needed.