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The following hazards may occur during the normal use of this equipment. Please read the following chart.
HAZARD
CAUSE
SAFEGUARDS
Fire
Solvent and coatings can be highly flammable
or combustible especially when sprayed.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep air free of
accumulations of flammable vapours.
Smoking must never be allowed in the spray area.
Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the spray
area.
Solvent Spray
During use and while cleaning and flushing,
solvents can be forcefully expelled from fluid
and air passages. Some solvents can cause
eye injury.
Wear eye protection.
Inhaling Toxic
Substances
Certain materials may be harmful if inhaled, or
if there is contact with the skin.
Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data Sheet
supplier by the coating manufacturer.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air free of
accumulations of toxic materials.
Use a mask or respirator wherever there is a chance of
inhaling sprayed materials. The mask must be compatible
with the material being sprayed and its concentration.
Equipment must be as prescribed by an industrial hygienist or
safety expert, and comply with all local regulations
Explosion Hazard -
Incompatible Materials
Halogenated
hydrocarbon
solvents
—for
example; methylene chloride and
1,1,1
– Trichloroethane are not chemically
compatible with the aluminium that might be
used in many system components. The
chemical reaction caused by these solvents
reacting with aluminium can become violent
and lead to an equipment explosion.
Guns with stainless steel internal passages may be used with
these solvents. However,
Aluminium is widely used in other spray application
equipment
—such as material pumps, regulators, valves and
this gun and cup.
Check all equipment items before use and make sure they
can also be used safely with these solvents. Read the label or
data sheet for the material you intend to spray. If in doubt as
to whether or not a coating or cleaning material is compatible,
contact your material supplier
GENERAL SAFETY
Improper
operation
or
maintenance
of
equipment.
Operators should be given adequate training in the safe use
and maintenance of the equipment. Users must comply with
all local and national codes of practice and insurance
company requirements governing ventilation, fire precautions,
operation, maintenance and housekeeping.
Cumulative Trauma
disorders (“CTD’s)
CTD’s or
musculoskeletal
disorders, involve
damage to wrists,
elbows, shoulders,
neck and back. Carpal
tunnel syndrome and
tendonitis (such as
tennis elbow or rotator
cuff syndrome) are
examples of CTD’s
Use of hand tools may cause cumulative
trauma disorders (―CTD’s)
CTD’s when using hand tools, tend to affect
the upper extremities. Factors which may
increase the risk of developing a CTD include:
1. High frequency of activity.
2. Excessive force such as gripping, pinching
or pressing with the hands and fingers.
3. Extreme or awkward finger, wrist, or arm
positions.
4. Excessive duration of the activity.
5. Tool vibration
6. Repeated pressure on a body part.
7. Working in cold temperatures.
CTD’s can also be caused by such activities
as sewing, golf and bowling to name a few.
Pain, tingling, or numbness in the shoulder, forearm wrist
hands, or fingers, especially during the night, may be early
symptoms of a CTD. Do not ignore them .Should you
experience any such symptoms see a physician immediately.
Other early symptoms may include vague discomfort in the
hand, loss of manual dexterity and non-specific pain in the
arm. Ignoring early symptoms and continued repetitive use of
the arm, wrist and hand can lead to serious disability. Risk is
reduced by avoiding or lessening factors 1
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