| Purpose |
Protecting Workers from injuries associated with spray painting tasks. |
| Definition |
Spray painting is a paint application technique that uses a device to spray a coating through the air onto a surface. The most common types employ compressed gas—usually air—to atomize and direct the paint particles. |
| Hazards
This list of potential hazards is not comprehensive. Workers are required to complete a Hazard Assessment prior to starting this task to ensure all hazards are identified and controlled.
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Physical:
Chemical:
- Inhalation of vapors and fumes
- Skin reactions
- Eye injury
- Ingestion
- Flammable liquids and other substances
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| Controls |
Engineering:
- Proper ventilation
- Fire Extinguisher
Administrative:
- Occupational Exposure Limits
- WHMIS/HazCom
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Hazardous Waste Guidelines
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Basic PPE: Safety Footwear
- Task Specific PPE: Half Mask Respirator with P100 or N95 Mask, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Long-Sleeved Clothing
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| Work Site Supervisory Responsibility |
Do
- Ensure the Workers involved in the task are trained in the use of all equipment.
- Ensure the SDS of the product being used is readily available and has been reviewed by all Workers prior to starting work.
- Ensure an ABC fire extinguisher is readily available and in good working condition.
- Ensure the area is well ventilated.
- Provide specialised protective equipment when required.
- Schedule and ensure that fit testing for respirators has been completed
Do not
- Allow untrained Workers to attend to this task.
- Allow untrained Workers to complete this task without the proper PPE.
- Allow Workers to spray paint without proper ventilation set up.
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| Worker Responsibility |
Do
- Check the work environment and advise other Workers nearby.
- Wear all required PPE prior to starting work.
- Review and understand the SDS of the product prior to starting work.
- Follow product label instructions.
- Ensure all sources of ignition are eliminated and controlled.
- Ensure the area is well ventilated.
- Place warning signs, if required, and set up a controlled work area.
- Dispose of empty cans following the hazardous waste guidelines
Do not
- Crush, puncture or incinerate any container.
- Continue to complete the work without the proper PPE.
- Work with hazardous products without the proper training.
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