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Posted By George S Darmanin
Hi all,
We provide dark blue overalls to our spray painters. The painters complain that the 'uniform' should be white for health & safety reasons. Is there a real reason or am I missing something?
Regards to all
George S
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Posted By Melanie Fellows
I'd be interested to know the answer too.
Our painters hate white overalls and would wear any other colour first (they select their own overalls off a rack - the white ones are mostly found on the floor where they have been dropped to get to the coloured ones).
Mel
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
George
Have you asked the painters where they got their information from?
Paul
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Posted By Chris Packham
In my experience with clients (and paint suppliers) the argument has been that a white overall shows any contamination by the paint better and thus whether controls are adequate.
Whether this is a valid argument is open to question.
I think that most disposable coveralls, e.g. Tyvek, etc., are mainly white.
Chris
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Posted By Brian Hagyard
George
I am no spray painting expert, but it was my understanding that the biggest risk was from the isocyanate hardener's in the paint, which can cause desensitisation by inhalation and skin contact and while I believe companies are moving away from these products there's still a lot about. If there is a chance of contamination of the overalls from the paint the advantage of white is it shows up quicker than other colours (unless they are spraying white of course)and could show you your sloppy painters. I appreciate for anyone using isocyanate paints and spray booths there is a whole host of requirements on exhaust ventilation and health surveillance and I do not know of any specific advice on colour it may not be as bonkers conkers as it first sounds - or as I already said I am no expert in spray painting so this could be complete drivel!
Brian
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Posted By George S Darmanin
Dear all,
Thanks for your response. I think that using the white uniform as a rule of thumb for excessive contamination is a good practice. Though it might have its' cons too.
Thank you all.
George S
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