Safety Training for Painters

Tom Rathbone

Workplace Hazards

• Chemical • Particulate/dust• Slip/trip/fall• Scaffolding, ladders, lifts• Lead• Electrical• Fire

Chemical

• Always read and follow instructions on the label.

• Good ventilation.• Clothing that fully covers the skin.• Aerosols (eye protection)• Gloves and eye/face protection when

recommended.

Respirators

• Do not use without a fit test and physical evaluation.

• Do not share respirators.• Dust masks are not respirators and are only

good for nuisance dust (sanding).

Spray Booths

• Never use anything that would spark or flame.• No space heaters inside the spray booth.• Not a storage booth.

Asbestos

• Check with Facilities regarding areas of possible asbestos containment:– Mech room fittings– Joint compound in certain buildings– Floor tiles– Window caulk

– Rick Roberts can take a sample prior to work.

Lead

• Use lead-check test kit– 213 West St– 166 East St– Pres Res– 322 West St– Boat House– Misc Thayer properties– Netzer mini blinds

PCB’s

• Sometimes found in window caulk

Slip/Trip/Fall

• Cords on floor• Roof work (10’ from roof edge)• Scaffolding

Electrical Safety

• Use of GFCI• Replace defective cords• Report loose cracked and chipped recepticles

Fire Safety

• Storage of paint• Flammable paints