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TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
• Read warnings to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
• Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating area of the
equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic fumes, burns, and hearing loss.
This equipment includes but is not limited to:
• Protective eye wear
• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
Special Focus
A) Forbidden use of machines which are not designed for potentially explosive atmospheres
B) Use of electrostatic atomizing and spraying equipment with machines not specially designed for this equipment,
because it may result in serious hazards for the operators
C) Hazards resulting from contact with and/or breathing of toxic materials, gases, mists and vapours which may be
created by operation of the machine. Such warnings shall also include such regarding the use of personal protective
equipment and reminding the user to be aware of the recommendations of the coating material manufacturer;
D) Surface temperatures of any part of the machine, reachable during normal operation, maintenance and servicing but
not normally in contact with the human body, which can exceed 48
℃
or be less than 0
℃
.
E) Pressurised coating material and /or compressed air not to be directed towards persons or animals;
F) Relating to training for the safe operation, adjustment, cleaning and maintenance of the machine;
G) Regarding any special earthing measures;
H) Stating that a list of the materials used in the construction of the machine will be made available on request to validate
the compatibility with the coating materials being used;
I) Regarding the requirements of using the machine only in a well ventilated area with regards to health, fire and
explosion risks;
J) Regarding the visually inspection for damage on hoses which may be subjected to friction
K) R
equirements for environmental protection to be observed
L)
Reduce the quantity of coating and/or auxiliary materials at workplaces to a minimum
Special Attention:
a)
Maximum allowable pressure for the coating material……… 22.7 Mpa (3300psi)
b) Typical coating material flow rate for sample conditions: 2.1L/Min
c) Type and use of any safety devices in the machine:
1. Temperature control device
2. Maximum pressure control device
3. Maximum electrical current control device
4. Creepage protect control device
5. Hand-hurt protect device
