STAINED GLASS STUFF
911 Richmond Rd., Ottawa, ON, K2A 0G8
tel: (613) 722-8702, fax: (613) 722-7062
email: info@stainedglassstuff.com

Safety Precautions

1. Safety glasses are required for all facets of doing stained glass. They must be worn at all times while in the work room.
2. Glass is not the only source of danger. Lead and other chemicals like flux and patinas are toxic and must be treated with respect and care.
3. After soldering, wash your hands throughly to remove any flux or lead residue.
4. Always work in a well ventilated area. The main concern is with flux fumes. Use a small oscillating fan to disperse the fumes if necessary.
5. Apply flux in small quantities, with a flux brush that has its bristles cut off at an angle. Avoid skin and eye contact, as it is an acid.
6. Always keep a hot iron in a proper iron stand. If you leave it on the table, you could start a fire and burn down your house.
7. You should be alert while soldering. If you feel tired, stop for a bit, walk around, go outside.
8. If you are not using your soldering iron, unplug it and leave it in its stand.
9. If you get a small cut, clean it and cover with a bandaid. They help prevent nasty stuff from getting inside you.
10. Wash your hands when finished doing your stained glass work.