February 15, 2002—A conference to discuss health and safety hazards in museums and galleries will be held at the Art Institute of Chicago on Friday, March 8, 2002. The “Health in the Arts: Museum/Gallery Collections; Preventing Health Hazards Conference” will provide a seminar for employers, educators, workers, government officials, and others to gain practical experience and discuss workplace programs to prevent hazardous exposures and reduce injuries and illnesses. In addition to an overview of safety and health issues common to museums, the seminar will address potential hazards that specific pesticides and preservatives can pose to employees handling artifacts.
The conference is sponsored by The Occupational Health Service Institute and the Illinois Education and Research Center of the UIC School of Public Health, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Art Institute of Chicago, and the city of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs.
The conference will be held on March 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 South Michigan Avenue. The conference fee is $50, which includes lunch and refreshments. The registration table at the conference will open at 8:00 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to register at least 48 hours in advance to ensure that adequate course materials are available. Registration may be made by phone at 312/996-6904 or by fax at 312/413-7369. For additional information visit “Health in Arts Conferences.”
