Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00412:body:0:p23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00412
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Character Range: 62621–65634

particulate/organic vapour cartridges may be used in well ventilated areas. Higher protection factors, for example full face or powered air purifying respirators, will be required where ventilation is not adequate. When spraying in poorly ventilated or enclosed areas, particular care should be taken to ensure that appropriate PPE is worn in accordance with the recommendations contained in the manufacturer's SDS, and
    * full length overalls, appropriate chemically resistant gloves and eye protection.

Organic solvent and water based paint
When organic solvent or water based paints are being sprayed and the exposure standard is likely to be exceeded, the sprayer should wear:
    * a respirator with a combined vapour/particulate filter. Where spraying is carried out in poorly ventilated conditions other types of respirators should be selected as described for two part epoxy paints above, and
    * full length overalls with hood, appropriate chemically resistant gloves and eye protection (appropriate for mists/vapours).
If persons entering the spraying area are exposed to vapours and mist they should wear the same protective equipment as worn by the sprayer.

Spray painting in the open environment
When spraying two part polyurethane paint and two part epoxy paint in the open environment the requirements for respiratory protection are the same as two part polyurethane paint and two part epoxy paint above, respectively. For other paints a respirator with a combined vapour/ particulate filter should be worn where the exposure standard is likely to be exceeded.
The sprayer should also wear full length overalls, appropriate chemically resistant gloves and eye protection.

4. CONTROLLING THE RISKS OF POWDER COATING
Powder coating is a process by which powder is applied onto a charged object. It is the electrostatic charge on the powder and the object that will make the powder stick onto the surface of the object being sprayed.
It is through powder coating process that workers are more likely to encounter hazards and risks associated with the use of electrical equipment, for example static electricity and potential ignition sources. Workers are also more likely to be exposed to triglycidyl isocyanurate and experience adverse health effects.

4.1 Hazardous chemicals

Triglycidylisocyanurate
Triglycidylisocyanurate (TGIC) is classified as a hazardous chemical and is commonly used in powder coating activities. It is:
    * a skin sensitiser
    * toxic by ingestion and inhalation
    * genotoxic, and
    * capable of causing serious eye damage.
You should check SDSs and labels to determine if the product you are using contains TGIC.
Powder coatings containing TGIC are applied by electrostatic process. Workers who may come into direct contact with TGIC powder coatings include persons:
    * filling hoppers
    * manually spraying powder paint including 'touch-up' spraying
    * reclaiming powder
    * emptying or cleaning industrial vacuum cleaners
    * cleaning powder