Ceramics
Publications
Control of exposure to silica dust in small potteries (167kb) pub 04/02
This information sheet contains advice for small and medium-sized potteries on the risk from dust containing respirable crystalline silica (ie from clay and glazes) and the precautions necessary to minimise exposure.
Safe use of electric kilns in craft and education (55.6kb) pub 08/03
This sheet provides advice on the safe use of electric kilns for the craft and education sectors. This guidance will be useful to managers, supervisors, safety representatives and employees in the ceramics manufacturing industry and those who manufacture, supply and maintain kilns
Control of substances hazardous to health in the production of pottery (ACOP) (262kb) pub 03/10
This Approved Code of Practice - also known as the "Potteries ACOP" - looks at aspects of health and safety in the production of pottery bodies, glazes and colours, and the manufacture of lithographic and other transfers for use in the decoration of pottery. It is aimed at all people who work in the pottery industry who are exposed, or might be exposed, to substances hazardous to health.
HSE Ceramics Microsite
A lot of useful information can be found on the HSE 'Ceramics' microsite:
