Safety, health andenvironment, SHE Paint School 1 Many risks are involved when working with paints Safety – Explosion and Fire Health – Manufacturing and Surface treatment Environment – Emission to air (VOC) – Emission to water (Maintenance) – Emission to soil (Waste handling) Paint School 2 Safety hazard Explosion / fire • Mainly related to the solvents • Remember: Solvents are heavier than air and will flow along the floor to possible ignition sources • High risk areas are: – Close to hot work (welding, gas-cutting,etc.) – Confined spaces (Ventilation) Injuries of persons • High pressure equipment: - Airless spray, Blast cleaning and Water blasting equipment Paint School 3 Working with solvents represents a safety risk • • • • Solvents are heavier than air The solvents may flow to lower compartments or areas Hot work may ignite the solvents A fire or an explosion may be initiated SHE: Solvents_fire1 Paint School 4 . Water up to above 2500 Bar • Airless spray application .Safety risk: High pressure equipment Surface treatment involves equipment with very high pressures • Blast cleaning .Paint Never point any high pressure unit at another person or at yourself !! Paint School 5 .Mixture of air and particles • Water Jetting . Blast-cleaning and water jetting represent a safety risk for the operator • • • • High pressures are involved Never point the guns at yourself or any other nearby person Always use approved equipment Unapproved equipment may give inadequate protection SHE: Glove_and_booth1 Paint School 6 . particularly welding. (remember lower levels) Ensure proper ventilation and check the direction where solvents may move Always use approved and sufficient personal protection equipment of approved type Paint School 7 . machining etc.How can we reduce the possibility for accidents to happen ? • • • • Read the Safety Data Sheet and follow the given precautions and advices Check the surrounding areas for nearby activities. % (10.000 ppm) .8 vol.000 ppm) Too concentrated Upper explosion limit Risk of having explosion Too diluted Paint School 8 Lower explosion limit .% (80.Range of concentration where an explosion might occur Typical range for solvents: 1 vol. • • • • • • • • • Paint School 9 Ensure good ventilation Exhaust points for fumes / solvents must be close to the bottom Start application from the bottom and up Always use non-sparking tools Use antistatic clothing with hood Use masks with air supply Use boots and gloves Never smoke Safety lines or use naked flames ! Sufficient rest periods .Precautions when painting in confined spaces. Evaluation of Environmental hazards Eco-toxicological data • Toxicity for organisms at different trophic levels Bioaccumulation data • Accumulation of substances in organisms Degradation data • Rate of biotic and abriotic degradation Dangerous for the Ozon layer Life Cycle Assessment • Health and environmental impacts • Energy consumption and handling of waste Paint School 10 . Where to find / seek information about SHE related matters • • • • • • Legislation and Regulations from authorities Company’s internal safety system Safety Data Sheets Label on tin of the Paint Experienced colleagues Suppliers of equipment or products Paint School 11 . Symbols Danger for the environment This symbol may be found in Safety Data Sheets and on the paint tin labels: • The symbol will be found on all Dangerous for the environment substances classified as hazardous to the environment. no classification criteria for ready made paint products are implemented. Symbol = N Paint School 12 . • So far. Symbols Fire and explosion hazards These symbols can be found in Safety Data Sheets and on the paint tin label E O Explosive Oxidizing Paint School 13 F+ Extremely flammable F Highly flammable . Symbols Health hazards These symbols can be found in Safety Data Sheets and on the paint tin label T+ T Very Toxic Toxic Paint School 14 C Corrosive Xn Harmful Xi Irritant . 2 and 3) .Classification of chemicals E Explosive O Oxidising F+ Extremely flammable F Very flammable T+ Very Toxic T Toxic C Corrosive Xn Harmful Xi Irritating IKNot Classified Paint School 15 A K R M Sensitizing Carcinogenic (cat. 2 and3) Reproduction Hazard (rep1. 2 and 3) Mutagenic (mut.1.1. 10 Paint School 16 .17 • • Note the safety and health signs.Label of tin gives useful information Example of tin label: Thinner no. Risk and Safety (R/S) phrases Read Material Safety Data Sheet for further information CD 4930 no. Types of information to be found in the safety data sheet (16 points). Disposal considerations 14. Stability and reactivity 11. Composition and ingredients 3. Identification of the company 2. Transport information 15. Accidental release measures 7. Toxicological information 12. Regulatory information 16. Fire fighting Measures 6. Other information . First aid measure 5. Physical and chemical properties 10. Ecological information 13. 1. Exposure control and personal protection Paint School 17 9. Hazard identification 4. Handling and storage 8. personal protection equipment Evaluate the work place regarding .General precautions for surface treatment (1 of 3) Before the work starts • Do not start the work without proper training or experience • Know all safety routines and where to find • • • • • necessary equipment if an accident should occur Read and understand all Safety and Technical Data Sheets Know all the hazards involved (R phrases) Know all protective measures requires (S phrases) Availability of appropriate. first aid kits.Other nearby activities. ventilation. warning signs. mixing station. housekeeping Paint School 18 . General precautions for surface treatment (2 of 3) During work • • • • • Paint School 19 Always use appropriate. approved personal protection equipment Use the tools and equipment correctly to avoid injuries to others or to yourself Keep all containers / tins closed The work can be exhausting: Take sufficient rests Keep the work place tidy during the work . General precautions for surface treatment (3 of 3) After work • • • • • • Paint School 20 Close all Containers / tins Clean the equipment properly Store unused paint and thinners safely (Paint store) Throw waste in designated containers. (Hazardous waste) Clean the personal protection equipment and store it properly to avoid contamination Clean yourself with water and cleaning cream . Health hazards when working with surface treatment. Hazards: • Skin contact • Inhalation • Ingestion Gastro intestinal tract Paint School 21 Eyes Brain and nervous system Respiratory system Heart and circulation system Kidneys Liver Skin Reproductive system . treatment work. Blast cleaning – Dust – Noise – Old paint (Heavy metals.Health hazards during pre . dust) Water jetting – Noise – Concentrated water mist (drowning in confined space) Power tool cleaning – Noise – Dust Paint School 22 . a smart “All in one solution”. 03 .Hard hat • • • • Mandatory at yards Always use approved types Here. Hard hat. protective glasses and ear protection The gloves shown are very suitable when blastcleaning Paint School 23 CD 4930 no. Noise levels when working with pre-treatment • • • • The noise levels are often very high. Levels in the range of 120 .130 decibels are not rare. In many countries protection of the ears are prescribed at levels above 85 decibels Investigation has shown that a considerable part of the equipment has unsatisfactory noise level Always use approved types Paint School 24 . The hazards of dust Dust entering the lungs may cause several diseases: • • • • Silicosis (Inhalation of silica from abrasives and quartz) Asbestosis (From dust of asbestos) Siderosis (From dust of iron oxide) Lung cancer (quarts) Small particles (‹ 5 microns) can enter the parts of the lungs Paint School 25 narrow . Why protect against dust ? • Oxygen enters the body through the respiratory organs and diffuses into the blood system • Dust may precipitate in the organs and create a barrier against the uptake of oxygen • A suitable mask will filter the dust away and clean air enter the lungs Paint School 26 . Protection against dust and gas Use approved respirator assembly • Mask with filter • Unit consisting of support belt. air flow control valve. breathing tube.P3 • Gas from organic solvents: Filter A1 .A3 • Combination-filters (P and A) are recommended Paint School 27 . hood/helmet with filter unit. Different contaminants require different filters • Dust: Filter P1 . .Filter types Dust P1: Lowest degree of protection P2: Medium degree of protection P3: Highest degree of protection Gas from organic solvents A1 Lowest degree of protection A2 Medium degree of protection A3 Highest degree of protection Paint School 28 Other types might be required for products classified as corrosive. P3) Read Material Safety Data Sheet thoroughly CD 4930 no. 08 Paint School 29 . only • Various type of filters protect against various types of • dust and different particle / dust size (P1. P2.This type of mask protects against dust. Store safely and well protected against contamination CD 4930 no. 06 .Brown filter mask for protection against solvents • • Use approved masks and filters only Paint School 30 Important to select correct type of filter: Read Material Safety Data Sheet. sealed mask for protection against solvents and dust. 07 Paint School 31 . • Important to select correct type of filter: • Read Material Safety Data Sheet.Unopened. Absorption of impurities and solvents starts when the seal is broken CD 4930 no. • Particularly Epoxy. Binders • Skin contact.Health hazards when using paints. Heavy metals Paint School 32 . Amines and Isocyanates may cause skin irritation and Allergic reactions Solvents: May enter the body in three ways: • By inhalation • Skin contact • Ingestion Other constituents: • Tar. Health hazards from solvent exposure Acute effects Long term effects • Headache • Abnormal tiredness • Dizziness • Nausea • Irritability • Loss of memory • Organ damages (kidneys. liver. CNS) • Reduced reaction ability • Reduced evaluation ability Skin irritations • Eczema • Dry and cracked skin Paint School 33 . clean water Seek medical assistance Paint School 34 .Health hazard: Splash in the eyes Often occurring when pouring thinners and stirring paints • • • Some thinners are more dangerous than others Consult the Safety Data Sheet. Irritates or injures the eyes Protective measures: Use approved safety glasses or a visor Flush for at least 15 minutes with tempered. kabinett 9 .25 .Eye wash / shower cabinets are usually located in the vicinity of the work place • • Make sure you know the location of them Important to keep in order. function testing regularly Paint School 35 Øyevask Dusj. 16 Paint School 36 .Very simple type of first aid locker • • • The content may vary significantly Usually they contain the most important remedies Know where to find them ! CD 4930 no. Questions? Paint School 37 .