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Spray Painting Best Practices Checklist

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 OK Needs Work N/A Element Implementation Notes       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.   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:__________________________________________ OK Needs Work N/A Element Implementation Notes       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).   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:____________________________ OK Needs Work N/A Element Implementation Notes       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).