Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173:body:0:p47
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01173
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 121327–124068

indication of any risks. The SDS must be accessible to seafarers using such paint.
Paints may contain toxic or irritant substances. Paints containing lead, mercury or similar toxic compounds should not be used.
A paint for which no manufacturer's information or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available should not be used. Information must also be provided on thinners and cleaning solvents.
Some paints dry by evaporation of the paint's solvent and the process may release flammable or toxic vapours. All interior and confined spaces should be well ventilated while painting is in progress and until the paint has dried.
Because the ingredients or composition of old paint may be unknown, painted surfaces should always be rubbed down wet to reduce dust from the old paint, which may be toxic if inhaled.
If the surface to be rubbed down is known to contain lead, then methods that do not create dust should be adopted. It is safer to avoid or minimise dust creation than to try to clean up the dust afterwards. Sanding or abrasive blasting should be avoided. Lead based paint should never be burnt off because fumes will contain metallic lead in a readily absorbed form. Appropriate respiratory protective equipment should be worn to protect against dusts.
Rust removers are acids and contact with unprotected skin should be avoided. Eyes and skin protection should be worn against splashes. If painting at heights or otherwise near ropes, care should be taken to avoid splashes on ropes.
Smoking should not be permitted during painting. Naked lights, such as matches, should not be used in spaces until paint has fully dried.
Care should be taken when mixing two-pack (two component) paint, as a chemical reaction takes place during the mixing which might create heat and fumes.
When painting is done in the vicinity of machinery, the power supply should be isolated and the machine immobilised in such a way that it cannot be moved or started up inadvertently. Appropriate warning notices should be posted.
Spaces where paint and painting equipment are stored should be well ventilated. If the ventilation system in the paint store is inoperative, it should be treated as a confined space as per section 7.

10.1              Spray painting
Operators should follow the manufacturer's instructions when using spray equipment.
Paints containing tin, mercury, lead or any toxic compounds should not be sprayed in interior spaces.
Airless spray equipment should be used with caution as it ejects paint at a very high pressure, which can penetrate the skin or cause eye injuries.
A "paint mist" may form during spraying. Suitable PPE should be worn such as a combination suit, hood, gloves and eye protectors. Depending on the nature of the paint