Monona Rossol

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Monona Rossol was a prominent American artist, author, and advocate for health and safety in the arts, particularly known for her work addressing the dangers of chemical exposure in creative environments. She authored several influential books, including "Pick Your Poison: How Our Mad Dash to Chemical Utopia is Making Lab Rats of Us All" and "Overexposure: Health Hazards in Photography," where she highlighted the often-overlooked risks faced by artists and performers. Rossol's passion for the safety of creatives led her to educate others on the importance of understanding the materials they use and the potential health implications associated with them.

Her contributions extended beyond writing; she founded the Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety (ACTS) organization which aimed at raising awareness around safety practices in the arts. Throughout her career, Rossol was dedicated to ensuring that artists could work in environments that were safe and healthy, advocating for safer practices in theater, photography, and other artistic disciplines. Her legacy continues to inspire a greater awareness of health and safety issues in creative fields.