The health and safety of everyone who works in a collision center must be of utmost importance. Working with hazardous materials can present health problems if proper safety precautions are not taken seriously.
Read First!
Before handling PPG refinish products, users should read and understand the information on the label, the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and product use instructions. The product label and MSDS contain all the information necessary for the safe handling, storage and use of PPG products including the health and physical hazards specific to each product.
To properly protect yourself always remember to:
- Properly plan and organize job
- Use the correct respirator and protective equipment recommended for the job
- Maintain good housekeeping; clean up spills and place products in storage after use
Hazards To Avoid
Inhaling:
- Dust from grinding
- Aerosols from spraying
- Vapors from spraying, mixing and stripping
Skin or Eye contact:
- Thinner or reducer splashes
- Phosphoric acid (metal treatment products)
- Paint or catalyst splashes
Protective Equipment
The well-protected professional should wear the following:
At the Prep Station:
- Quality paint cap
- Safety goggles
- Lint-free coveralls
- Leather gloves
- Steel-toed safety shoes
- Approved dust respirator
In the Spray Booth:
- Quality paint cap
- Safety goggles
- Lint-free coveralls
- Nitrile gloves
- Steel-toed safety shoes
- Approved air-supplied mask or hood respirator for spraying 2-pack isocyanate primers and topcoats
-or- - Approved dual-cartridge respirator for spraying single-stage primers, topcoats and clear coats