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-everything in life has risk.
+====== Safety ======
-and this wiki is not responsible for any hazards you may encounter (see the [[protected:tos|Terms]]).
+Everything in life has some degree of risk.
-Some important risks you may encounter and/or wish to mitigate while printing are below.
+In order to make a decision about what risks you wish to expose yourself to, you need to be informed. What follows is a general introduction to hazards you may encounter while printing.
+While this list is not and cannot be exhaustive, __you__ should add any categories that you feel are missing.
+===== Airborne Hazards =====
-Toxic Fumes
+D printing is known to generate Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and microplastics. Some of these VOCs have strong smells (e.g. when printing ABS). Many people use carbon-based filters and/or HEPA filters inside their printers to filter VOCs and particulate, respectively. These have been reported to cause headaches if not properly mitigated with ventilation and/or filtration. TODO: research specific health hazards.
-Toxic fumes are bad. Smell is not the same as toxicity.
+Many ESD-Safe filaments also contain [[filaments:carbon_nanotubes|Carbon Nanotubes]], which pose a uniquely serious threat to your health.
+Print post-processing may also release dust (sanding) or additional VOCs (vapor-smoothing). It is always recommended to work in a well-ventilated area when using solvents, and the use of a proper, well-fitting dust mask when generating dust of any kind.
+===== Physical Trauma =====
-Physical Trauma
+Sharp tools are never far from a print area, especially when removing support material or performing basic post-processing. While careful knife usage can prevent accidents, be sure you are prepared for the worst case. Having a well-stocked first-aid kit readily accessible goes a long way when you cut the tip of your finger off...
+Safety glasses are also strongly recommended when cutting printed material. The stronger the material, the more forcefully it flies away when you cut away parts of the design/support material/brim. You only have two eyes, there is not much space for that number to dwindle before you are blind.
+===== Resin =====
+This wiki is currently focused on filament-based 3D printers, so further information is unavailable in this area.
-This is the most common way to hurt yourself 3d printing.
-Careful with your knives.
-You only have two eyes, protect the remaining one with some safety glasses.