INSTALL AND USE AN AUTOMATED GUN CLEANING UNIT1 |
Reduces employee exposure (skin contact and inhalation) to gun cleaning solvent and paint
Reduces solvent waste and saves money on waste disposal fees
Cuts down on solvent use and saves money on virgin solvent |
Existing gun cleaning unit: | Enclosed basin Parts sink Ventilated
Other:___________________________________ |
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Needs Work |
N/A |
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Implementation Notes |
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Enclose/cover gun cleaning unit when
possible |
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Use automated cycle where possible |
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If vented, exhaust vapors out of work
area |
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Preclean gun to remove gross
contamination and extend service life |
1Required element of the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Air Management Regulation V.
MAINTAIN GUN CLEANING UNIT |
Improves solvent performance
Reduces worker exposures
Prevents solvent loss from evaporation or leaks |
Solvent replacement: In-house Outside service System in good condition: Yes No |
OK |
Needs Work |
N/A |
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Implementation Notes |
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Replace solvent routinely (at least
once a month) |
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Ensure hoses and unit are intact |
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Ensure lid seats properly |
USE PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION1 |
Reduces employee inhalation exposures to solvent vapors |
Type of respirator used: |
½ mask APR Full facepiece APR None
Other:______________________________________
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Type of cartridge used: | Organic vapor Other:______________________________ |
OK |
Needs Work |
N/A |
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Implementation Notes |
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Consistently use half-mask APR
w/organic vapor cartridge or better
when cleaning spray guns or when
working near the cleaning unit.
(See guidance on respiratory
protection programs and a list of
respirator manufacturers and suppliers
in the Health and Safety Management
Section of your kit.) |
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1Required element of OSHA where contaminant levels exceed the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).
WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYEWEAR1 |
Reduces employee skin exposure to solvents |
Type of gloves worn: | Nitrile Butyl rubber PVA Latex* None
Other:___________________________________________
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How often are gloves changed? | After each task Several times per day, but not after each task
Once or twice per day Other:___________________________________ |
Protective eyewear used? | Yes No |
OK |
Needs Work |
N/A |
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Implementation Notes |
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Consistently wear proper gloves when
working with paints and solvents
(check with glove manufacturer for
suggested glove types - see a list of
protective glove manufacturers and
suppliers in the Health and Safety
Management section of your kit) |
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Ensure gloves are in good condition
and free of tears or punctures |
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Wear proper eye protection |
*Latex gloves do not provide protection against most solvents used in auto refinishing shops.
1Required element of OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard (29 CFR 1910.132).
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