Question

What are some of the safety concerns in a darkroom? What are some ways that you can reduce these risks?

Answer 1

One of the saftey concerns you need to keep in mind is handling chemicals in a darkroom with precaution, it is very important to handle things with care to avoid glass breakage of chemical bottles and one rule that should always be followed is to wear apropriate clothing and no eating or drinking when working in a darkroom.

Answer 2

Safety concern and preventive measure related to darkroom are listed below.

Step-by-step explanation:

Darkroom is the room used to print and carry out the process of photographic film.

Some safety concerns need to kept in mind when working in the darkroom because this room contains chemicals also which are harmful. These chemicals are harmful when come in the contact with bare skin as they are toxic. If these chemicals come in contact with the skin it can cause health issues such as burns, cancer, lung ailments, failure of nervous system, and allergic reactions.

Some preventive ways to reduce these risk are:

• Keep the chemicals away from the mouth, eyes, skin. If a chemical gets into contact with the skin wash the area with running water.
• Do not use bare hand while processing photographs. Always use tongs.
• Avoid eating, drinking, and smoking in the darkroom.
• Keep the workplace clean.
• Always wash hands thoroughly after finishing the process.