In ‘Batik’ work, molten wax is applied to fabrics before dyeing them.Some chemicals used in identifying and cleaning fabrics are highly flammable, eg, methylated spirit and acetone.

Cleaning oil-based paints off brushes and rollers using solvents such as turpentine, white spirit or cellulose thinners. Cleaning emulsion and vinyl emulsion paints off brushes and rollers using water.

Spraying or using brushes etc to paint or for print-making where a solvent other than water is used. Cleaning brushes, etc using solvents such as turpentine, white spirit, acetone, or cellulose thinners. Using adhesives based on solvents other than water.

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.