Animation Material Safety
Facts About Lead Laden Animation Work
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "lead is a powerful neurotoxin that hurts almost all body organs, particularly the kidneys, red blood cells, and central nervous system. The more a company works with lead, the more lead accumulates over time. So, how do you protect yourself against lead and other stop motion animation material toxins?
- Wash your hands often
- Avoid rubbing your eyes and nose
- Consider wearing separate work clothes
- Mop with trisodium phosphate detergent
- Do not vacuum hard surfaces since it may just scatter dust and particles
- Provide work clothes for your employees
- Designate areas for working with lead to contain contamination
Today's Stop Motion Animation Material Alternatives
As an alternative to lead, today's ball and socket armatures can be made from plastic and foam rubber material. A few of the more controversial animation materials are foam latex and synthetic rubbers. While these products eliminate the need for lead, they pose other health risks in the form of chemical toxins.
Stop motion animation can be an extremely fun and healthy career. The fact that hazards exist shouldn't stop you from your true love of making puppets or clay figures. Just take appropriate steps to ensure your safety and the safety of your employees while enjoying your stop motion animation career. All it takes is making stop motion education and research your goal!
