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Safety and Health Topics Spray Operations Spray operations can present both physical and health hazards to those involved. The OSHA ventilation standard for general industry (29 CFR 1910.94) defines a "spray-finishing operation" as the "employment of methods wherein organic or inorganic materials are utilized in dispersed form for deposit on surfaces to be coated, treated, or cleaned." This may include such diverse activities as the application of flammable and combustible liquids, such as paint, in a spray booth or spray area, electrostatic coating operations, and automobile body lining operations. The following questions link to information relevant to spray operations in the workplace. What standards apply? OSHA | National Consensus What are some appropriate controls for a paint spraying operation?   What additional information is available? Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training  Safety and  Health Topics     Spray Operations   Standards   Controls   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 12/03/2007

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