Safety, health and

environment, SHE

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Many risks are involved

when working with paints
Safety
Explosion and Fire
Health
Manufacturing and Surface treatment
Environment
Emission to air (VOC)
Emission to water (Maintenance)
Emission to soil (Waste handling)
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Safety hazard
Explosion / fire
Mainly related to the solvents
Remember: Solvents are heavier than air and will flow
along the floor to possible ignition sources
High risk areas are:
Close to hot work (welding, gas-cutting,etc.)
Confined spaces (Ventilation)
Injuries of persons
High pressure equipment:
- Airless spray, Blast cleaning and Water
blasting equipment
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Working with solvents

represents a safety risk

Solvents are heavier than

air
The solvents may flow to
lower compartments or
areas
Hot work may ignite the
solvents
A fire or an explosion
may be initiated
SHE: Solvents_fire1

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Safety risk:
High pressure equipment
Surface treatment involves equipment
with very high pressures
Blast cleaning
- Mixture of air and particles
Water Jetting
- Water up to above 2500 Bar
Airless spray application
- Paint

Never point any high pressure unit

at another person or at yourself !!
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Blast-cleaning and water jetting

represent a safety risk for the operator

High pressures are

involved
Never point the guns at
yourself or any other
nearby person
Always use approved
equipment
Unapproved equipment
may give inadequate
protection
SHE: Glove_and_booth1

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How can we reduce the possibility

for accidents to happen ?

Read the Safety Data Sheet and follow the given

precautions and advices
Check the surrounding areas for nearby
activities, particularly welding, machining etc.
(remember lower levels)
Ensure proper ventilation and check the
direction where solvents may move
Always use approved and sufficient personal
protection equipment of approved type

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Range of concentration
where an explosion might
occur
Typical range for solvents:
1 vol.% (10.000 ppm) - 8 vol.% (80.000 ppm)
Too concentrated

Upper explosion limit

Risk of having explosion

Too diluted

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Lower explosion limit

Precautions when painting

in confined spaces.

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Ensure good ventilation

Exhaust points for fumes / solvents must be close
to the bottom
Start application from the bottom and up
Always use non-sparking tools
Use antistatic clothing with hood
Use masks with air supply
Use boots and gloves
Never smoke
Safety lines
or use naked flames !
Sufficient rest periods

Evaluation of
Environmental hazards
Eco-toxicological data
Toxicity for organisms at different trophic levels
Bioaccumulation data
Accumulation of substances in organisms
Degradation data
Rate of biotic and abriotic degradation
Dangerous for the Ozon layer
Life Cycle Assessment
Health and environmental impacts
Energy consumption and handling of waste
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Where to find / seek information

about SHE related matters

Legislation and Regulations from authorities

Companys internal safety system
Safety Data Sheets
Label on tin of the Paint
Experienced colleagues
Suppliers of equipment or products

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Symbols
Danger for the environment
This symbol may be found in
Safety Data Sheets and on the paint tin labels:

The symbol will be found on all

Dangerous for
the environment

substances classified as hazardous

to the environment.
So far, no classification criteria
for ready made paint products are
implemented.
Symbol = N

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Symbols
Fire and explosion hazards
These symbols can be found in
Safety Data Sheets and on the paint tin label
E

Explosive

Oxidizing

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F+

Extremely
flammable

Highly
flammable

Symbols
Health hazards
These symbols can be found in
Safety Data Sheets and on the paint tin label
T+

Very Toxic

Toxic

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Corrosive

Xn

Harmful

Xi

Irritant

Classification of chemicals
E Explosive
O Oxidising
F+
Extremely flammable
F Very flammable
T+
Very Toxic
T Toxic
C Corrosive
Xn
Harmful
Xi Irritating
IKNot Classified
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A
K
R
M

Sensitizing
Carcinogenic
(cat.1, 2 and3)
Reproduction Hazard
(rep1, 2 and 3)
Mutagenic
(mut.1, 2 and 3)

Label of tin gives useful information

Example of tin label: Thinner no.17

Note the safety and health signs, Risk and Safety (R/S)
phrases
Read Material Safety Data Sheet for further information

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Types of information to be found in

the safety data sheet (16 points).
1. Identification of the company
2. Composition and ingredients
3. Hazard identification
4. First aid measure
5. Fire fighting Measures
6. Accidental release measures
7. Handling and storage
8. Exposure control and personal
protection

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9. Physical and chemical

properties
10. Stability and reactivity
11. Toxicological information
12. Ecological information
13. Disposal considerations
14. Transport information
15. Regulatory information
16. Other information

General precautions for

surface treatment (1 of 3)
Before the work starts
Do not start the work without proper training or experience
Know all safety routines and where to find

necessary equipment if an accident should occur

Read and understand all Safety and Technical Data Sheets
Know all the hazards involved (R phrases)
Know all protective measures requires (S phrases)
Availability of appropriate, personal protection equipment
Evaluate the work place regarding
- Other nearby activities, warning signs,
mixing station, first aid kits, ventilation, housekeeping

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General precautions for

surface treatment (2 of 3)
During work

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Always use appropriate, approved

personal protection equipment
Use the tools and equipment correctly to avoid
injuries to others or to yourself
Keep all containers / tins closed
The work can be exhausting: Take sufficient rests
Keep the work place tidy during the work

General precautions for

surface treatment (3 of 3)
After work

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Close all Containers / tins

Clean the equipment properly
Store unused paint and thinners safely (Paint store)
Throw waste in designated containers. (Hazardous
waste)
Clean the personal protection equipment
and store it properly to avoid contamination
Clean yourself with water and cleaning cream

Health hazards when

working with surface treatment.
Hazards:

Skin contact

Inhalation

Ingestion

Gastro intestinal
tract
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Eyes

Brain and nervous

system
Respiratory system
Heart and
circulation system
Kidneys
Liver
Skin
Reproductive
system

Health hazards during

pre - treatment work.
Blast cleaning
Dust
Noise
Old paint (Heavy metals, dust)
Water jetting
Noise
Concentrated water mist
(drowning in confined space)
Power tool cleaning
Noise
Dust
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Hard hat

Mandatory at yards
Always use approved
types
Here, a smart All in one
solution. Hard hat,
protective glasses and ear
protection
The gloves shown are
very suitable when blastcleaning

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CD 4930 no. 03

Noise levels when

working with pre-treatment

The noise levels are often very high.

Levels in the range of 120 - 130 decibels are not
rare.
In many countries protection of the ears are
prescribed at levels above 85 decibels
Investigation has shown that a considerable part
of the equipment has unsatisfactory noise level
Always use approved types

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The hazards of dust

Dust entering the lungs may cause several diseases:

Silicosis (Inhalation of silica from abrasives and quartz)

Asbestosis (From dust of asbestos)
Siderosis (From dust of iron oxide)
Lung cancer (quarts)

Small particles ( 5 microns) can enter the

parts of the lungs

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Why protect against dust ?

Oxygen enters the body through the

respiratory organs and diffuses into the blood
system

Dust may precipitate in the organs and create

a barrier against the uptake of oxygen

A suitable mask will filter the dust away and

clean air enter the lungs

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Protection against dust and gas

Use approved respirator assembly
Mask with filter
Unit consisting of support belt, air flow control
valve, breathing tube, hood/helmet with filter unit.
Different contaminants require different filters
Dust: Filter P1 - P3
Gas from organic solvents: Filter A1 - A3
Combination-filters (P and A) are recommended

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Filter types
Dust
P1: Lowest degree of protection
P2: Medium degree of protection
P3: Highest degree of protection
Gas from organic solvents
A1 Lowest degree of protection
A2 Medium degree of protection
A3 Highest degree of protection

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Other types might be

required for products
classified as corrosive.

This type of mask

protects against dust, only
Various type of filters protect against various types of

dust and different particle / dust size (P1, P2, P3)

Read Material Safety Data Sheet thoroughly

CD 4930 no. 08

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Brown filter mask for

protection against solvents

Use approved
masks and
filters only

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Important to select correct type of filter:

Read Material Safety Data Sheet.
Store safely and well protected against contamination

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Unopened, sealed mask for

protection against solvents and dust.
Important to select correct type of filter:

Read Material Safety Data Sheet.

Absorption of impurities and solvents starts
when the seal is broken

CD 4930 no. 07

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Health hazards
when using paints.
Binders
Skin contact.
Particularly Epoxy, Amines and Isocyanates may
cause skin irritation and Allergic reactions
Solvents: May enter the body in three ways:
By inhalation
Skin contact
Ingestion
Other constituents:
Tar, Heavy metals
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Health hazards from

solvent exposure
Acute effects

Long term effects

Headache
Abnormal tiredness
Dizziness
Nausea

Irritability
Loss of memory
Organ damages

(kidneys, liver, CNS)

Reduced reaction ability
Reduced evaluation ability

Skin irritations

Eczema
Dry and cracked skin
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Health hazard:
Splash in the eyes
Often occurring when pouring thinners and stirring paints

Some thinners are more dangerous than others

Consult the Safety Data Sheet.
Irritates or injures the eyes

Protective measures:
Use approved safety glasses or a visor

Flush for at least 15 minutes with tempered, clean water

Seek medical assistance
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Eye wash / shower cabinets are usually

located in the vicinity of the work place

Make sure you know the

location of them
Important to keep in order;
function testing regularly

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yevask
Dusj, kabinett
9 - 25

Very simple type of first aid locker

The content may vary significantly

Usually they contain the most important remedies
Know where to find them !

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Questions?

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