PERFORM SOLVENT WIPE DOWN IN A BOOTH OR PREP STATION1 |
Removes solvent vapors from the work area
Minimizes worker exposures to hazardous solvent vapors |
Ventilation provided for wipe down: | Booth or prep station None
Other:________________________________________ |
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Needs Work |
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Perform wipe down in a ventilated
booth or prep station |
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Perform wipe down near other source
of ventilation when booth or prep
station is unavailable |
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Ensure ventilation systems are
operating properly |
1Required element of the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Air Management Regulation V.
USE PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION WHEN PERFORMING WIPE DOWN OUTSIDE OF
THE BOOTH OR PREP STATION2 |
Reduces worker exposures to hazardous solvent vapors |
Type of respirator used: | ½ Mask APR Full facepiece APR None
Other:________________________________________ |
Type of cartridge used: | Organic vapor
Other:________________________________________
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OK |
Needs Work |
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Consistently use half-mask APR with
organic vapor filter or better when
performing wipe down outside of the
booth or prep station
(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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2Required element of OSHA where contaminant levels exceed the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).
WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES1 |
Reduces employee skin exposure to hazardous solvents |
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:___________________________________ |
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Needs Work |
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Consistently wear appropriate 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 section of your kit) |
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Use gloves that are in good condition and free of tears or punctures |
*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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