There are a number of safety precautions recommended to take when working with enamel:

• Keep the work area free from food or drink to avoid contamination and accidents
• Enamel is a powder so use in a well ventilated area and use a respirator mask designed for dust
• Wear heat-protective gloves taking items in and out of the kiln
• Wear protective goggles to protect eyes from shards of fired enamel which may ‘ping’ off a piece, and use welders goggles if firing for long periods of time
• Use water when sanding or stoning enamel to prevent inhalation of airborne glass particles
• Work on a heatproof work surface, and away from flammable materials
• Pieces coming out of the kiln are HOT! Allow to cool completely before handling