ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFEY

Like any other profession, there are many health and safety hazards associated with glass art. I have a BS in Biology and a MS in Public Health (Industrial Hygiene). For 30 years I was a Health & Safety professional in industry. Before I retired in 2012 to pursue glass art full time, I was a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH – www.ABIH.org) and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP –www.BCSP.org). I have been a glass artist since 1990.

The information presented here is “good science” and my personal, professional opinion based on my education and experience since 1980 in the health & safety field and over 30 years of working with glass. I hope this information is useful!

Industrial Hygiene: The science and art of the evaluation, recognition and control of occupational health hazards. (www.AIHA.org, www.ACGIH.org)

What is Good Science?

Science that is readily accepted by the scientific community
Research methods used are readily accepted and proven
Has substantial supporting evidence from credible sources
Results have been reproduced by independent researchers
Data analysis used accepted and proven methods
Results “Peer Reviewed” by experts in the field
Just because someone says something is true, that does not necessarily mean that it is true. Check the source!
Good sources: Focus on websites of scientific organizations, government agencies, and respected universities (.org, .gov, .edu).
Be wary of information from general discussion boards, forums, or popular media, unless they cite reputable sources.
There is a lot of "hearsay" information about glass health and safety that is passed around on internet forums. Always question the source!

ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFEY

What is Good Science?

website updated 5/24/2025

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