Precauções de saúde e segurança

501-36- Paint - General Information 501-36- DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Health and Safety Precautions General instructions for the paint shop and handling paint materials Hazardous areas in repair paint shops: ‡ Danger from fires, explosions and hot surfaces. ‡ Dangers to health and safety from the effects of harmful substances because of their absorption through the skin and/or inhalation. ‡ Dangers caused by electricity, compressed air, power tools and noise. WARNING: During painting work there is an increased danger of fire or explosion. Prevent any sparks being created. Fire, naked lights and smoking are forbidden. Measures: ‡ Wear protective footwear made from anti-static material. ‡ Only use tools made of wood, brass or copper to clean stands and extraction ducts. Do not use tools made of steel. Only fill or decant paint materials in a specially marked area. As well as these general instructions on the dangers in repair paint shops, all national and international regulations must be observed: ‡ Health and Safety at Work Act ‡ Ordinance on Hazardous Substances ‡ Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances ‡ Regulations for the Prevention of Industrial Accidents ‡ EU Directive on Hazardous Substances, 98/24/EU ‡ EU Directive on Noise, 2003/10/EU ‡ EU Directive on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), 1999/13/EU, 2001/81/EU, 2004/42/EU ‡ Safety instructions of equipment and tool manufacturers Personal protection Besides the body and limbs, several organs vital to life are in very particular danger. Because damage is mostly irreparable, special attention and comprehensive protection are necessary. WARNING: Solvents cause damage to the health through inhalation. Splashes in the eyes or on the skin can cause bodily harm. When working with solvents, always use suitable means of protection. E59518 Item Description 1 Protective hood with fresh air supply 2 Protective clothing 3 Protective gloves 4 Protective footwear Breathing protection During painting work and in the preparations for painting, gases, vapors, mists or dusts can appear in dangerous concentrations in the areas where fellow employees breath. For short periods of work or minimal concentrations of hazardous substances, breathing protection devices with a combination filter are suitable as breathing protection equipment.