Paints & Solvents Checklist
(Taken from the "Tailgate Meetings that Work : A Guide
to Effective Construction Safety Training" series) |
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Robin Baker, Robert
Downey, Mary Ruth Gross, Charles Reiter
Labor Occupational Health Program
(LOHP) School of Public Health,
University of California, Berkeley Ca.
These tailgate/toolbox
talks were developed for use under California OSHA regulations. The
complete set is available from the Labor Occupational Health Program
at UC Berkeley. For ordering information, visit the website (www.lohp.org)
The American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
has adapted these talks to apply to federal OSHA regulations. To contact
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Date Prepared:_________________________ |
By:_______________________ |
Project
Name/No.______________________ |
Location:__________________ |
- Check the box
if the statement is true.
- Fill in the
blanks where the appears.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
- The company has
a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets all
Cal/OSHA requirements. It includes identification of hazards from paints
or solvents on the site, regular inspections, accident investigation,
and correction of hazardous conditions. [1509]
- Air monitoring
has been done in work areas where exposure to vapors may exceed Cal/OSHA
permissible exposure limits (PELs) for specific toxic substances. [5155(e)]
- Workers have been
informed of the results of air monitoring performed on themselves, in
their work area, and/or for their trade. [3204(e)(2)(A)]
- If air monitoring
found any exposure exceeding the PEL, engineering, administrative, and
work practice changes are used to reduce exposure where possible. Personal
protective equipment is used only if other measures are insufficient.
[1528, 5141(a), and 5155(e)(2)]
HAZARD COMMUNICATION AND
TRAINING
- The company has
a written Hazard Communication Program. [5194]
- All workers have
received basic Hazard Communication training.
[5194]
- Everyone potentially
exposed to paints or solvents has received specific training in health
effects, safe use, minimizing exposure, personal protective equipment,
proper disposal, and emergency procedures. [1510 and 5194]
- All product containers
are properly labeled. [5194(b)(1) and 5417(a)]
- Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDSs) are available on the site for all
paint and solvent products used. [5194]
- Workers know where
to find MSDSs and how to understand them. [5194]
- Personnel working
in adjoining areas of the job site, including subcontractors, are aware
of the work and the hazards. [1509]
WORK PRACTICES
- No sources of
ignition are present where flammable paints or solvents are in use or
drying. [1534(b) and 1935(a)]
- Ventilation is
sufficient to prevent dangerous concentrations of flammable vapors and
dangerous exposure to toxic fumes and vapors. [1531 and 5416(a)]
- Work practices
are used which minimize exposure to paints and solvents. [5141(b)]
- If paints or solvents
are used in confined spaces, there is a written confined space program
and all procedures are followed. [5156-5159]
- Workers dispensing
flammable liquids use proper grounding and bonding procedures. [1934(b)]
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- If necessary,
personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided by the company and worn
by workers. The types used are appropriate for the work and give adequate
protection. [1514]
- Ventilation is
adequate to reduce worker vapor exposure to a level below the Cal/OSHA
permissible exposure limit (PEL). If not, appropriate respiratory protection
is worn. [1531(a)]
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Are respirators
required when working with paints or solvents on this site? Yes____
No____
Type of
respirator:______________________________________
Available
at:___________________________________________
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- Respirators are
properly stored and maintained. [1531(d)]
- The proper types
of respirators and cartridges for the work are used. [1531(b)]
- Respirators, cartridges,
and replacement parts have been approved by the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA)
or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
[1531(b)]
- Workers who wear
respirators have been medically evaluated, fit-tested, and trained.
[1531(c) and (h)]
- If respirators
are used on the site, the company has a written Respiratory Protection
Program. [1531(f)]
- Impermeable gloves
of the correct type are worn to prevent skin contact with paints and
solvents, except where gloves might become caught in moving parts or
machinery. [1520] (To determine the appropriate glove for the substance,
consult the MSDS for the product, or contact the glove supplier or manufacturer.)
- Full protective
clothing (coveralls, etc.) is used to minimize skin contact where necessary.
[1522]
- Workers use chemical
goggles (or equivalent eye and face protection) where there is risk
of splashing or spraying into eyes. Eye and face protection meets the
requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Z 87.1 1979, American National Standard Practice for Occupational
and Educational Eye and Face Protection. [1516]
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
- Paints and solvents
are stored in approved containers and areas. [1930]
- Containers are
kept closed when not in use. [1935(a)]
- Only closed containers
are used for transport or storage. [5417(e)]
- Incompatible chemical
products (which may cause a hazardous reaction if they come in contact)
are not stored together. [1549(g) and 1931(b)]
- Smoking is prohibited
in flammable liquid storage areas. [5543(c)]
- Flammable liquids
are not stored near sources of ignition (sparks, electricity, flames,
or hot objects). [1534(b) and 5543(c)]
- Where more than
25 gallons of flammable liquids are present in small containers, they
are kept in a storage cabinet approved by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA).
[1930(a)(4)]
- Indoor storage
areas for flammable liquids are ventilated and have one clear aisle,
at least three feet wide. [1931(e) and (f)]
- Flammable liquids
stored outdoors are at least 50 feet from the property line and 10 feet
from any public way. [1932(a)]
- Outdoor storage
areas are graded to divert possible spills away from buildings. [1932(b)]
- No flammable liquids
are carried with explosives in vehicle cargo space. [1564(j)]
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
- Fire extinguishers
of the proper type are readily available wherever flammable liquids
are stored, transported, or used. [1922(a) and 1933]
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Types
and locations of fire extinguishers on this site:
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________ |
- Emergency showers
and eye wash stations are available on the site. [1512(f)]
CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL
- Appropriate cleanup
materials are available for leaks or spills. [1935(b) and 5192]
- Leftover products
and waste are properly stored, labeled, and disposed of according to
the instructions on the products MSDS. [1930 and 5192]
- Workers do not
use solvents to clean hands or clothes. [5155 and 5194]
- Flammable liquids
are not used to wash floors, walls, ceilings, structural members, furniture,
equipment, machines, or machine parts unless ventilation is provided.
[5417(b) and (d)]
- Flammable liquids
are not sprayed for cleaning purposes, unless used (1) in a ventilated
spray booth, or (2) outdoors in an open shed with no ignition source
within 25 feet. [5417(c)]
GENERAL
INSPECTION |
Other Hazards
Noted |
Action |
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Tailgate
Meetings That Work : Collection
Published in June, 1994 by: Labor Occupational Health Program, School
of Public Health, 2515 Channing Way, University of California, Berkeley,
CA 94720. Phone: (510) 642-5507.
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