Spray Painting Best Practices Checklist

OK	Needs Work	N/A	Element	Implementation Notes
USE A SPRAY BOOTH OR PREP STATION FOR ALL SPRAY PAINTING TASKS¹
Reduces inhalation exposure (to painters and other shop workers) Results in cleaner, more efficient paint jobs - less sanding and buffing
Spray booth type:			Downdraft Semi-downdraft Crossdraft None
Prep station type:			Downdraft Semi-downdraft Crossdraft None
			Schedule jobs to ensure all spraying is performed in a booth (where this is not possible, perform priming applications in vented prep station)
			Ensure ventilation system(s) are operating properly
			Change paint booth filters regularly¹
			Vent booth after curing cycle

¹Required element of the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Air Management Regulation V.

OK	Needs Work	N/A	Element	Implementation Notes
USE PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION²
Reduces employee inhalation exposures
Type of respirator used:			½ mask APR Full facepiece APR Full facepiece SAR Loose-fitting SAR Loose-fitting PAPR None Other:__________________________________________
			Consistently use loose-fitting SAR or better (APF of at least 25) when spray painting (See guidance on respiratory protection programs and a list of respirator manufacturers and suppliers in the Health and Safety Management section of your kit.)

²Required element of OSHA where contaminant levels exceed the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).

OK	Needs Work	N/A	Element	Implementation Notes
WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING¹
Reduces employee skin exposure to paint materials Coveralls and headsocks help prevent painters from carrying contaminants into their homes
Type of gloves worn:			Nitrile Butyl rubber PVA Latex* None Other:_____________________________________
How often are gloves changed?			After each task Several times per day, but not after each task Once or twice per day Other:_______________________________
Other protective equipment worn:			Eyewear Coveralls Other:____________________________
			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)
			Use gloves that are in good condition and free of tears or punctures
			Wear coveralls
			Wear headsock (unless hooded respirator is used)
			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).