A document which covers general and specific hazards and risks in darkroom work, guidance on how these can be managed and such safeguarding issues as might apply.

Working in a darkened room (often with subdued red light).Processes include developing and printing or enlarging colour and black and white films and papers.

This resource is made up of three documents:

G79 helps D&T or Art and Design departments to ensure rooms comply with relevant regulations and guidance.

G79A are checklists for auditing rooms and equipment.

G79B illustrates the required space required around machines and furniture in practical spaces.

Developing colour or black and white films or prints. Fixing colour or black and white films or prints. Stop baths used between developing and fixing. Chemicals used for specialist treatments.