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Rob35  
#1 Posted : 28 July 2010 11:30:21(UTC)
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Rob35

All, Just a quick one to pick a few brains out there. We will be undertaking a task where we will need to spray a coloured dot onto a pallet. It will be a well ventilated area (Outside), but will be undertake a couple of time a day to approximately 100 Pallets. We will be using off the shelf spray paint Any issues I should be aware of? I do not believe they should have a RPE, or am I wrong?? Is there a safer paint that can be recommended??? Thanks
grim72  
#2 Posted : 28 July 2010 11:39:34(UTC)
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grim72

Obvious question would be why? And is there an alternative (stickers/tags/pen etc)? I don't imagine RPE will be necessary but you may need to offer gloves and eye protection? Check the safety data sheet for the aerosol for advice. I guess it will come down to the risk assessment.
chris.packham  
#3 Posted : 28 July 2010 12:37:26(UTC)
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chris.packham

Can I assume that by "off the shelf" paint you mean aerosol cans? I would recommend single-use nitrile gloves for hand protection. Even with an aerosol, spraying that number of items could easily result in hand contamination. This will also negate the need for a heavy duty hand cleanser. You will need to ensure that whoever wears the gloves had appropriate training in their correct removal. Contaminating the hands when removing gloves is a common problem and can negate the effect of the gloves. The HSE have excellent posters on their website that you can download for free. Chris
Rob35  
#4 Posted : 28 July 2010 12:39:44(UTC)
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Rob35

grim72 wrote:
Obvious question would be why? And is there an alternative (stickers/tags/pen etc)? I don't imagine RPE will be necessary but you may need to offer gloves and eye protection? Check the safety data sheet for the aerosol for advice. I guess it will come down to the risk assessment.
Paint Pens, now that could be a possibility, but they need to leave a mark of at least 30mm! Anyone recommend a supplier?
grim72  
#5 Posted : 28 July 2010 12:56:07(UTC)
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grim72

I know Rocol dp a [aint pen, no idea on size of dot though. Same would be true in terms of checking data sheet. May still need eye/hand protection.
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