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Paint Safety
Even before you paint you must make sure you paint is safe and good quality. Some paint is toxic because there isn't a material filter in the can. One thing that you would think is stupid but is very true is that kids like me eat paint every day, that is not smart. There is also other paint that is safe but very bad quality so the color is hard to see or the paint doesn't cover well. Good brands are Iddings, Supersat, Off Broadway, or Allflor. These were recommended by Harvard University. When Painting you should always wear an apron if you have nice clothes on. Paint can stain your clothes easily. However with water based paint it is very unlikely compared to oil based paint. The difference between oil based and water based is, of course one of them is water based the other is oil based. However there are other differences. Like that Oil based paint is used in clothing material and water based paint is used for coating materials like wood and polymer. There is a type of paint called C.A.R.C that is toxic. It contains lots of toxic materials which cause short term and long term health affects. Even though it is very strong it would never be used in the theater. When it is used it has to be in a completely closed off area and you have to wear a gas mask. It is too much of a hassle because the only thing you need in theater is color and cover. So the theater does not use it, the military does. Here are some tips for painting: Spray Painting
 * 1) Do not paint in a place with many people around.
 * 2) Put warnings around your working area like flags or cones.
 * 3) Eye protection is required like safety goggles.
 * 4) If you need to sand wood first, observe the way of the wood first to make sure you don't get splinters.
 * 5) Only used approved flammable cans.
 * 6) Follow the manufacturers instructions carefully, you may be required to wear gloves.
 * 7) Clean all working area carefully after paint job.
 * 8) Wash hands thoroughly after job.
 * 9) If you need to use a ladder you should check it's safety.
 * 10) Check the safety of all the equipment needed
 * 1) You must always wear an approved respirator.
 * 2) .Do no spray paint in a confined place.
 * 3) Inspect and clean area and cans.
 * 4) Do not leave clothing materials soaked in paint in a pile so you can avoid a fire.

Works Cited Google books 28 September http://books.google.com.eg/books? Harvard University Website 28 September http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~theatre/safety/safetyguidelines.html CARC paint 28 September http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/medsearch/FocusAreas/carc_paint.shtml Oregon State University Health and safety training manual 28 September http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/research-old/FST_manual/2-12.htm