Painting Safe Work Procedure

Activity : PAINTING OF Welding Joints

Step 1: Preparation of Suitable Equipments , Tools and Materials

* Painting Material, Safety Signages, Cordless Sprayer, PPE, Respirator , Double containment,
Chemical Safety Spill Kit, Tools , Canvas, Double Containment , Fire Extinguishers, Ventilation Fan
.

Step 2: Toolbox Safety Meeting

* workers preparation(no of pax, health conditions, readiness )
* tools,equipments and material correct and safe to use.
*safety briefing for specific work procedure, discussing on SDS of the chemical use.

Step 3: Workplace Setup.

* Apply all safety signages for the specific jobs.
* Arrangement location of tools and equipment must be suitable, safe and in order.
* Paint is placed at safe place (cool/normal temperature place, away from food/drink, tightly
closed ) and placed inside the double containment.

* when transporting paint, care must be taken. Always keep container in secure upright position.

* Ensure good ventilation during application and drying. If closed room, use exhaust fan for
ventilation & proper PPE (respirator).
Step 4: Before Start Painting Process.
*Wear proper PPE that needed ( Safety Shoes, Safety Helmets, Respirator, Goggles)
*Surface must be dry & free from dirt. Ferrous substrate should be sanded/wire-brushed to
remove mill scales and rust.
*cover the base of the paint area with canvas to avoid excessive paint from drop into ground
surfaces.
*Put the paint inside the double containment. Open paint lid, pour into paint tray or inside
cordless sprayer bottle. Closed the lid back. Make sure tightly closed after use it. Keep it at safe
zone.

Step 5: Start Painting work.

* When applying paint, it is advisable to wear eye protection.
* Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations
of vapours below their respective occupational exposure limits.
Ensure eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location
* In case contact with eye, rinse with plenty of water immedietly and seek medical advise.
* Wear painting gloves, paint the designated area . Handle it with care.
* Apply primer coating layer then let it dry for 1 hour.
* Then,apply colour coating with double layer with 2 hour intervals.
* Supervisors should always keep an eye of surrounding to make sure work area is always safe
and workers follow safety procedure.
* if using ladder, make sure apply buddy system. One man to hold the ladder .
* In case incident happen, apply PAUSE step for further action.
* Supervisor should be well trained in Chemical Spillage Action, so standby Chemical Spillage
Safety Kit at site in case needed.

Step 6: After finish painting work.

* clean using water. Avoid contact with eye, keep it away from food/drink and keep it tightly
closed also.
* Housekeeping & 5S. Make sure area of work is clean and safe before declare finish work.

* Dispose off any paint waste in accordance with appropriate Environment Quality Regulations.
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING PAINT

GOALS : This safety session should teach employees that:

# Even a commonplace activity like painting has hazards.
# Painting has both physical and health hazards.
# It’s important to follow proper cleanup, storage, and disposal
procedures.

1. Always read safety data sheets (SDSs) and labels before you paint.
A. Because there are so many types of paints designed for different
purposes, you can’t assume you know what hazards may be involved.
B. Common pr ecautions include good ventilation, protection against
fire, and using personal protective equipment (PPE).
C. Use water-based paints wherever possible—as a general rule, there
are fewer hazards associated with their use.

2. Paints and the solvents used with them have physical hazards.
A. Many are flammable, so it is important to use them in a well-
ventilated area where there is nocontact with an ignition source.
B. Another potential hazard is explosion. For example, a closed paint
container that’s exposed to high heat could explode.
C. Store paint and solvent containers away from heat.
D. Yet another hazard to watch out for is reactivity. Some chemicals in
paints become hazardous if mixed with or exposed to other substances.
3. Paints can also be a source of both short- and long-term health hazards.
A. If you inhale too much paint vapor or mist, you run the risk of such short-
term physical pr oblems as eye irritation, sore throat, cough, runny nose,
fatigue, or dizziness.
B. Paint on your skin can cause short-term rashes or swelling.
C. Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes after contact with paint,
solvents, or thinners, and get medical attention.
D. More serious, however, are long-term, chronic ailments that develop over
time. These may include damage to the liv er, kidneys, or lungs, or problems
with the digestive or central nervous system.
E. Also, especially with certain paints called polyisocyanates, you can become
sensitized. Once you become sensitized to a substance, you risk serious skin
and respiratory pr oblems, even possibly permanent lung damage
F. There’s also a risk of serious health hazards when you’re removing paint
G. If you’re removing older paint that may contain lead, you’ll have to be fully
equipped with PPE—including respirators.

4. The need to protect yourself is obvious as soon as you realize the serious
nature of the hazards associated with various kinds of paint.
A. Ventilate. Paint only in a well-ventilated area, whether you’re painting at
work or at home. Itwill reduce the chances that you’ll inhale harmful vapors.
Move into fresh air if you havesymptoms of overexposure and see a doctor if
symptoms persist.
B. Avoid ignition sources. This is particul arly important in a paint spray
booth; but even with good ventilation, many paints are very flammable. No
smoking should be allowed anywhere there is painting.
C. Use proper PPE.The most common items are gloves, coveralls, long-sleeved
shirts, and sa fety glasses or other face pr otection. Spray booth work usually
requires respirators as well as specific training about hazards.
D. Protective skin creams.These can help protect the skin from irritation and
make it easier toclean up usi ng soap and water instead of irritating solvents,
which should always be avoided, if possible.
5. Follow these additional tips for safe painting:
A. Use paint only from labeled containers—report missing or illegible
labels.
B. Don’t mix paints with other substances—including water—unless the
SDS tells you it’s not a reactive substance.
C. Keep paint containers closed and tightly sealed when not in use.
D. Be careful when working on ladders and scaffolds to prevent falls.
E. Dispose of empty paint containers promptly and properly.
F. Dispose of combustible rags in proper, closed containers that are
emptied daily.
G. Dispose of old paint according to pr oper disposal requirements.
# Water-based paints are not considered hazardous and may be di
sposed of with ordinary trash in solidified form. (To solidify, add mulch,
cat litter, shredded paper, or paint hardener.)
# Organic solvent–based paints should be treated as hazardous waste and
disposed of according to approved pr ocedures.

Summary: Painting can be done safely if you follow the rules.Know the
product you are using, know its hazards, and follow the instructions on the
label and the SDS to protect ourself.
Chemical Handling Information
1) Place a barrier around the spill
2) Cover completely with appropriate material which is the absorbents.
3) Clean Up
4) Bag and Tag ( follow HSE schedule waste removal procedure )

ABSORBENT PAD SPILL KIT

FLOOR DRY SPILL KIT

SPILL MANAGEMENT
1) ASSESS, IDENTIFY and INFORM
* First responders is to protect personal safety and prevent the pills from entering nearby drainage/sumps.
* notify on duty superior, assess the condition of the spill. Wait for further instruction.
2) READY PPE & SPILL KIT
* use SDS to choose correct PPE.
3) CONFINE & CONTROL
* stop the flow of the spillage, this may include securing the lid put the paint can upright.
* do not attempt to stop the spill if situation creates any degree of personal danger.
4) DECONTAMINATE AREA
* apply spill cleaning procedure on spillage area.
* contained the spill using spill absorbents. (outside to center)
* decontaminate area with compatible disinfectants and spill pads.
* folow along the spill route to ensure all spill is contained.
5) CLEAN-UP / DISPOSAL
* Check SDS for correct measures on cleaning the spill
* Collect contaminated spill pads in same bag including used PPE dispoable items. Label the bag as chemical
* Dispose the excessive material inside waste disposal bags and folow HSE schedule waste disposal
* HSE should be contacted and be informed about the spill.
6) REPORTS
* Supervisor to be responsible to provide reports on the incidents.
* Review again the work procedure and improvise it for better quality of work.