Darkroom Health and Safety

Darkroom Health and Safety:

• Keep your work area tidy to prevent tripping hazards.
• Ensure you have different areas for wet and dry practices.
• When in storage segregate the different chemicals i.e don't store the acids and reducers together.
• When in the darkroom don't eat or drink. 
• Make sure the room is well ventilated.
• After working with chemicals always wash your hands with soap and warm water.
• Never add water to acid only acid to water.
• Don't use paper towels to mop up acid spills as this is a fire hazard.
• Cover trays of chemicals when not in use.
• Don't empty chemicals down into the sink, place into its corresponding waste container.