2. PAINTING OPERATION
Painting operations present a variety of
hazards associated with the application of
paints and other coatings.
In addition to skin absorption and inhalation
of toxic chemicals, fire and explosion hazards
are of primary concern.
PPE must be used if adequate engineering
and administrative controls are not feasible
means to control potential hazards.
3. RISKS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
High risk chemicals Hazardous chemicals should be considered as high risk if it is:
a mutagenic, carcinogenic or geno toxic chemical
a skin and respiratory sensitiser or if it has acute irritant effects
a chemical which causes severe effects after a single, repeated or
prolonged exposure
a flammable liquid, vapour or aerosols
Medium risk chemicals Medium risk hazardous chemicals include any substances that contain
organic solvents that are not already assessed as high risk, or flammable
liquids or combustible dusts.
Low risk chemicals Hazardous chemicals that are low risk include any other substances not
already assessed as high or medium.
5. PPE FOR BODY SAFETY
Qualified person must select PPE based on the
specific operation and chemicals used. Use of
appropriate combinations of the following PPE will
provide adequate protection:
Chemical Protective Suit with Hood
Respiratory Protection
Foot Protection
Hand Protection
Chemical Protective
Suit with Hood
Respiratory
Protection
Foot Protection Hand Protection
6. CHEMICALS PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH HOOD
Potential Hazards:
Chemical absorption due to skin exposure to solvents and
paints
Static electricity as a source of ignition produced while
working in protective clothing and boots
Requirements and Example Solutions:
PPE should provide skin protection from toxic paints and
solvents that may be spilled, sprayed, or splashed during their
use.
Attached hoods should be used and when there is head or
neck exposure.
When respirators are used, hoods should be tightened over
the respirator to prevent interference with the face seal and
allow proper removal of gear.
7. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Potential Hazards:
Worker inhalation exposure to toxic paints or solvents
Exposure to oxygen-deficient atmospheres
Requirements and Example Solutions:
Respirators protect the lungs and upper respiratory track
from mists, fumes, and vapor associated with the paints and
solvents.
Workers spray painting in confined spaces must be
protected by airline respirator.
8. FOOT PROTECTION
Potential Hazards:
Paint injection due to high-pressure equipment
Static electricity as a source of ignition produced while
working in protective clothing and boots
Chemical absorption due to skin exposure to toxic paints and
solvents
Requirements and Example Solutions:
Boots (for example chemical resistant, or waterproof) should
provide skin protection from toxic paints or solvents that may
be spilled, sprayed, or splashed during their use.
If flammable solvents are involved in the operation, non-static
discharge producing shoes/boots and shoe covers must be
used.
9. HAND PROTECTION
Potential Hazards:
Chemical absorption due to skin exposure to toxic paints
or solvents.
Static electricity as a source of ignition produced while
working in gloves.
Requirements and Example Solutions:
PPE should provide skin protection from:
Toxic paints or solvents that may be spilled, sprayed or
splashed during their use
Paint injection during high-pressure spraying
Gloves should be sealed to the protective clothing to
prevent liquids from entering the glove.
