SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT COLLISION SHOP SAFETY MANUAL 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page OFC1 D P C S O L U T I O N S Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets… People. DuPont has made workplace safety a core business value, and part of its corporate culture. We recognize the importance of protecting your business’ assets – and there’s nothing more important than your employees and their well being. Today’s successful shops are not only concerned with providing top quality paint jobs – they’re interested in improving productivity, employee morale and customer confidence. Implementing safety guidelines will increase shop efficiency and protect your people and your clients from illness and injury. A safe, clean shop communicates a great deal to your employees and your customers. Use this manual as a reference tool of safety practices for your shop. We encourage you to provide your employees with current hazard prevention information, training, equipment and apparel. Make safety a priority in your shop. For your business – and most importantly – for your people. DuPont Principles of Safety Excellence • All injuries, illnesses and incidents can be prevented. • Employee training and involvement are essential. • Management is responsible and accountable for preventing injuries. • Working safely is a condition of employment. • All operating exposures can be controlled. • Regular Safety Audits are essential. • All deficiencies must be corrected promptly. • Prevention of illness and injuries is good for business. • Safety concerns are not limited to the workplace – promote off-the-job safety. 1 D U P O N T This manual is being provided as an informative communication to our valued customers. As such, DuPont cannot assume any liability for injury or loss caused by the use of any suggestion or procedure in this manual. Copyright © 2002-2008 E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. All rights reserved. 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 1 C O L L I S I O N S H O P S A F E T Y M A N U A L Module 1 The Right to Know The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard and Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) each set forth regulations aimed at workers’ right to know about the safety and health hazards they are exposed to in the workplace. These government regulations set the baseline for basic hazard communication requirements, but states (provinces) and municipalities may impose additional restrictions. With the exception of a few DuPont Refinish products, the majority of these coatings contain regulated ingredients. OSHA HAZCOM and WHMIS place legal requirements on DuPont (and on the warehouses and jobbers who distribute the DuPont lines) as the suppliers of regulated products, as well as on the body shop owner/operator as the employer who utilizes these products in the workplace. The supplier and the employer must meet specific requirements to ensure that the worker actually gets the safety information. In addition, the employer is required to train workers on the use of this information. All workers are responsible for using the information provided to protect themselves and their co-workers. To ensure the safety of your workers and workplace, make sure to find out your local, state and federal Right to Know requirements, and communicate this information to your employees. Employees are required to attend Right to Know training annually, and you should incorporate this training into your new employee orientation process. This training manual demonstrates DuPont’s ongoing commitment to help our customers comply with government regulations and to work safely. We consider the health and safety of our customers to be just as important as top quality paint jobs. This manual should aid you in understanding your rights and responsibilities under these government guidelines. It will suggest ways to work safely, eliminate or reduce hazards and protect yourself from illness or injury while working with regulated refinish paint products. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly. It can be used both as a study guide and as a quick reference. Consider this book as another tool of the trade. A safe, clean shop can help your business by attracting customers. It tells them that you are professional, and that you are concerned about their safety and that of your valued employees. Module 2 Labels Under OSHA and WHMIS, labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are the two most important ways to keep workers informed about what they are handling. The label alerts the worker to the hazards of the product and provides basic safety and health precautions. The MSDS gives more detailed information about product composition, reactivity, health effects, preventive measures and emergency procedures. The label is used for one reason: TO HELP PROTECT YOU! So always read the label before handling the product. If there is not a label – don’t handle it until you are sure what it is, and a label is attached. DPC Solutions www.performancecoatings.dupont.com 2 M O D U L E 1 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 2 3 Supplier Labels The supplier label is a hazard communication that must appear on the side of each container of regulated product. The hazards of each product are conveyed on the label. Below is an example of a bilingual label (the rear panel) that conforms to US (OSHA) and Canadian (WHMIS) laws. DuPont conforms to label format guidelines set forth by the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) and the Canadian Paint & Coatings Association (CPCA). At a minimum, labels should include: In the U.S. and Canada, each product is classified according to certain types of hazards. Canadian regulations require that each label show hazard symbols . These symbols are shown below: D P C S O L U T I O N S 1. The Product Identifier. This is the brand or trade name and/or product code. This identifier must be the same as what appears on the MSDS. 2. Risk Phrases. This warns you about the possible injuries or health risks associated with handling this product. 3. Precautionary Measures. This advises the user what to do to protect himself when handling, storing, using or being exposed to the product. 4. First Aid Measures. This informs the user how to minimize injury in the event of an accidental exposure to or contact with the product. 5. A Statement that an MSDS is available. 6. The Supplier Identifier. This is the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor of the product (a phone number is usually included). M O D U L E 2 CLASS A: Compressed gas CLASS D, DIVISION 2: Poisonous and infectious material causing other toxic effects CLASS B: Flammable and combustible material CLASS D, DIVISION 3: Biohazardous infectious material CLASS C: Oxidizing material CLASS E: Corrosive material CLASS D, DIVISION 1: Poisonous and infectious materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects CLASS F: Dangerously reactive material 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 3 C O L L I S I O N S H O P S A F E T Y M A N U A L Workplace Labels While OSHA and WHMIS standards require suppliers to provide labels and MSDS, they also make it clear that labels and MSDS are required in the workplace. The supplier must label all products, but it is still the employer’s responsibility to make sure they arrive in the shop bearing OSHA or WHMIS-compliant labels. In addition, the employer is required to provide workplace labels for the following: • Any container used for storage of a regulated product at the body shop, such as a solvent container. • Any container into which a regulated product is poured or transferred from another container, such as a shop-mixed paint (unless it is used right away), and left-over paint that will be stored. Workplace labels must contain the product identifier, the associated warnings and safe handling information (in written or symbol form). This information must be easy to spot and easy to read. Module 3 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) The OSHA and WHMIS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) give workers and employers complete information on how to handle, use, store and dispose of regulated products safely, as well as what to do in an emergency. The MSDS provides more details than are on the label. The MSDS must be supplied when the product is first delivered to the body shop (annually in the U.S.), and updated whenever formulation changes are made. MSDS must be readily available to employees, located at the work site and available throughout each work shift. Each DuPont Performance Coatings MSDS contains the following 16 sections: DPC Solutions www.performancecoatings.dupont.com 4 M O D U L E 3 I. Product Information This includes the date of preparation, the Product Identifier, and the manufacturer’s name, address and important contact phone numbers. II. Composition Ingredients This section indicates the contents of the product that may be harmful, as well as the concentration (number or range) of the SARA 313 reportable ingredients above 1% (0.1% for carcinogens). In Canada, specific ranges are required (I.e. 0.1 – 1.0, 1.0 – 5.0, etc.) III. Hazards Information This section describes how each hazardous ingredient could get into your body and affect it. It describes how you might feel and what could happen to you if you come into contact with the product, such as dizziness, headaches, breathing trouble, skin rashes, etc. It also describes the long-term health effects of being exposed to the product. IV. First Aid Measures This section describes the first aid measures recommended to minimize injury in the event of exposure to or contact with the product. 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 4 5 D P C S O L U T I O N S M O D U L E 3 V. Fire-Fighting Measures Included here are the data that indicate what temperature is sufficient for the material to catch fire or explode. It describes how a fire might start, how to fight it and what protective equipment to use if a fire starts. VI. Accidental Release Measures This section outlines procedures for cleaning up spills and leaks, in a way that protects the worker from injury, before such incidents result in something more serious, such as a fire or explosion. VII. Handling and Storage This section includes precautions to be taken in handling and storage, the OSHA/NFPA Storage classification of the product and other related precautions. VIII. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection This is a fairly lengthy section that describes the recommended engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment such as: respirators, protective clothing and eye protection. IX. Physical and Chemical Properties This section contains the full range of physical constants and physical state information that characterize the product. X. Stability and Reactivity The subjects covered here are product stability, incompatibility, hazardous decomposition chemicals, hazardous polymerization, sensitivity to static discharge, etc. XI. Toxicological Information This section is reserved for the results of toxicological studies. There may be nothing to report. XII. Ecological Information This section is reserved for the results of ecological studies. There may be nothing to report. XIII. Disposal Considerations This section gives a general description of disposal information. XIV. Transportation Information This section is reserved for information on safety in transportation. If there are no unusual transportation issues, this section may be left blank. XV. Regulatory Information This section includes such items as TSCA and/or CEPA status of ingredients, photochemical reactivity and the regulatory classifications of the various product ingredients. XVI. Additional Information This section includes, but is not limited to, the HMIS Rating of the product and a glossary of regulatory terms used within the data sheet. The HMIS system gives ratings for Health, Flammability and Reactivity on a scale of 0 to 4, where 4 is the highest. 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 5 C O L L I S I O N S H O P S A F E T Y M A N U A L Prevention 1. Look around first! Cigarettes, matches, open flames, spark-producing tools and equipment, torches or welding equipment can start fires. Move them out of the area. Use ONLY explosion-proof equipment and tools in electrically classified areas, such as the spray booth or mixing room. 2. When transferring material, pour carefully to avoid spills. Close all containers immediately. 3. Store all flammable liquids in approved storage areas. In the shop, this means flammable liquid storage cabinets or rooms. 4. Before you start spraying or mixing, check the ventilation system. Make sure it’s working properly and removing vapors fast enough. When in doubt, DON’T ASSUME: ASK! 5. Empty containers should be discarded with their lids on or thoroughly cleaned. Solvent vapors in containers are common fire starters. 6. Place all dirty, oily or flammable-liquid soaked rags in identified, covered metal containers. 7. Place waste paper in a separate covered container and empty it daily outside of the body shop. 8. The use of ordinary plastic should be avoided where flammable vapors could be present. If plastic trash bags must be used in the spray booth and mix room areas, they should be anti-static. DPC Solutions www.performancecoatings.dupont.com 6 Module 4 Safe Handling Most accidents are preventable. Once an accident has occurred, the remedy can be expensive in terms of time and money, as well as pain and suffering. For example, it is good to know how to use a fire extinguisher, but it is better to never need to use it at all. A collection of unsealed, partially full solvent containers is more than just a mess -- it is a fire waiting for an ignition source. Risk #1 – Flammable Liquids Automotive refinish paints and related chemicals are usually combustible or flammable liquids. Solvents in particular are often flammable, and their vapors can ignite, causing a fire. In a spray booth, there could be high concentrations of flammable vapors that create a fire risk, despite ventilation systems designed to keep vapor concentrations low. M O D U L E 4 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 6 7 Risk #2 – Static Electricity Static electricity can easily create a spark with enough energy to ignite flammable vapors and can be generated by transferring flammable liquids from a drum to a portable safety can. Remember: Solvents used for cleanup should be conductive, such as mixtures containing acetone, alcohols and water, because they help to dissipate a static charge. Prevention 1. Ground the drum by connecting a heavy gauge, stainless steel wire between the drum and a special earth ground. Be sure that both ends are securely clamped and that the connections are bare metal to bare metal (Paint or corrosion can prevent a good ground connection). Ground clamps should be the point-to-opposing-point type. ALWAYS DO THE GROUDING FIRST! 2. Bond the drum to the portable safety can with a spring clamp. Again, make sure that the connections won’t fall off, and that connections are to bare metal at both ends. DO THE BONDING ONLY AFTER THE DRUM IS GROUNDED! 3. Plastic parts are susceptible to static electricity build-up. Therefore, when cleaning plastic parts, be sure to use cleaners and solvents that are conductive. Also, minimize wiping with a dry cloth since this will generate static. Risk #3 – Heaters and Burners Heating and burner units can become dangerous sources of ignition if not serviced regularly. Prevention Make sure that these units are checked and cleaned at least every six months. If you do not have direct control over this equipment, find out who does and check to see that it is being done. D P C S O L U T I O N S M O D U L E 4 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 7 C O L L I S I O N S H O P S A F E T Y M A N U A L Risk #4 – Clutter Cluttered aisles and walkways, slippery floors, broken glass and jagged metal create the potential for slips, falls and cuts. Prevention 1. Move creepers, tools, boxes, containers and materials away from the aisles and walkways. 2. Immediately discard refuse such as masking paper and plastic car covers. 3. Immediately clean up spilled oil, paint or other material. Remember to dispose of used absorbents, rags or paper towels safely. Risk #5 – Fire Fighting Small controllable fires turn into large uncontrollable blazes very quickly if not extinguished right away. Prevention Take a walk around the shop and stop at each location where there is risk of fire. Ask yourself the following questions: 1. Is there a fire extinguisher within a few steps? 2. Is it mounted off the floor, easy to see, and not likely to be blocked? 3. Is it a Type ABC* dry chemical extinguisher, the only type that can extinguish all fires likely to happen in a body shop? 4. Is there an inspection tag attached that is less than one year old? If the answer to any of these questions is “No,” do something about it NOW. Protect your job and your safety, and that of others. Make sure the extinguishers at your shop can do their job. *Type ABC fire extinguishers can be used to fight fires that involve: • Ordinary combustible materials - such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics; • Flammable liquids, combustible liquids, petroleum greases, tars, oils, oil-based paints, solvents, lacquers, alcohols and flammable gases; • Fires that involve energized electrical equipment where the electrical nonconductivity of the extinguishing media is of importance. DPC Solutions www.performancecoatings.dupont.com 8 M O D U L E 4 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 8 9 D P C S O L U T I O N S M O D U L E 5 Module 5 Personal Protective Equipment In sports such as hockey or football, no matter how tough or experienced you are, you have to protect yourself against injuries. That’s why the pros wear protective equipment. As a professional refinisher, you also face hazards. Instead of common sports injuries like broken bones and concussions, you need to protect yourself against potentially life treating injuries to your lungs, damage to your eyes and other industrial accidents. Personal protective equipment and apparel are essential in guarding against exposure and injury. Here are some hazards that may occur, and the recommended protection: The Hazard: Mixing and spraying paints, solvents, activators, and other additives releases particles, fumes and vapors that can cause serious eye, nose, throat and skin irritation and possible long-term lung damage. The Protection: 1. An air line respirator (NIOSH Type C) with a full hood and independent air supply is the preferred protection. 2. Disposable coveralls. The coveralls should have an attached hood if you are using a full-face respirator instead of a hood-type respirator. 3. Proper solvent/chemical-resistant gloves. 4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended filter replacement program for your spray booth filtration system. 5. Provide a properly balanced air management system that supplies the appropriate level of filtration for your spray booth configuration. The air line (supplied air) respirator is the preferred type of protection, and we highly recommend its use whenever mixtures containing isocyanates or styrene monomer are being sprayed or mixed. An air line respirator supplies all of your breathing air from a remote location. Before you entrust your health to this respirator, make sure the intake port for the compressor is drawing air from a clean source, and check the hose regularly for any cracks. Follow manufacturers’ instructions and OSHA or WHMIS regulations for supplied air systems. OSHA and WHMIS require that all respirator users be medically approved and receive annual training for each type of respirator used. In addition, people using tight-fitting facepiece respirators (e.g., half mask cartridge respirators) or full face respirators must be fit tested annually with the same size and brand of respirator that they will use. (Please contact your respirator supplier for fit testing.) No fit testing is required when using loose fitting (e.g., hood style) supplied air respirators. Be sure that you follow all respirator regulations (OSHA or WHIMS) as well as the respirator manufacturer’s instructions for any type of respirator. 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 9 10 Use of a loose-fitting hood provides better and more convenient protection than tight-fitting facepiece respirators. Since this option does not rely on an airtight face seal, beards, eyeglasses and long hair will not cause leaks due to a bad fit. Hoods also provide additional protection for the eyes and head. In addition to the loose-fitting hood, a full-face piece supplied air respirator also provides protection for the eyes. Additionally, hooded coveralls will also be needed to protect your head and skin from irritation. The respirator must fit tightly to the face for an airtight seal. If you need to wear eyeglasses, you cannot use the full-face respirator, as the eyeglasses will not allow for an airtight fit, unless you have a special eyeglass adapter. A fit test must be performed before using a full-face respirator. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. For non-isocyanate-containing mixtures, a NIOSH-approved, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridges and particulate pre-filters can provide adequate protection, but only if well maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and the oxygen concentration in the work area is not less than 19.5% (ambient oxygen concentration is typically around 21%). Either a half-mask of full face piece style may be used. Cartridge respirators only work when they form an airtight seal against your face. If not, impurities can leak around the mask and into your lungs. For this reason, painters with beards, facial stubble and long mustaches or long sideburns cannot safely use this type of respirator and should use a supplied air respirator with a hood. Another option for non-isocyanate products is a powered air purifying respirator with a loose-fitting hood (also appropriate for painters with facial hair.) Using it Properly An employee must use the same brand and size of respirator with which he or she was fit tested. Fit testing must be done annually. C O L L I S I O N S H O P S A F E T Y M A N U A L DPC Solutions www.performancecoatings.dupont.com M O D U L E 5 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:47 PM Page 10 11 Respirator Maintenance Respirators should be maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions. After each use, wipe the respirator dry and store it in a sealed container such as a plastic container with a lid or self-sealing plastic food storage bag. This keeps it free from contamination between uses, which can quickly render the filters useless. Take care to avoid storing the respirator in an area where it can be exposed to temperature extremes. Store it in a clean, dry place. In addition, avoid storing the respirator in a manner that could cause the respirator to become deformed. For cartridge respirators, clean thoroughly, as follows: • Take the cartridges and pre-filters off the face piece • Clean the face piece with soap and water, rinse it well and let it air-dry • Check the valves and valve seats for cracks, nicks or tears that could cause leaks. • Put the respirator back together with new pre-filters and cartridges and seal it in your container or bag. Replacing Cartridges and Pre-filters: Pre-filters remove paint particles and organic vapor cartridges and remove solvent and other vapors. A cartridge change schedule should be established based upon the conditions in your shop (many shops change them out at least once a week.) Replace them immediately if it gets hard to breathe through them, if you start to smell vapors or if you notice any irritation in your nose, throat or mouth. To Replace the Pre-Filters: Remove the filter retainer from the cartridge and discard the used pre-filter. Replace it with a new pre-filter pad and snap it back on the cartridge. To Replace the Cartridges: Unscrew the old ones and thread the new onto the face- piece connectors. The Hazard: Sanding and grinding create airborne dusts that can cause bronchial irritation and possible long-term lung damage if inhaled. The Protection: Wearing a NIOSH-approved respirator with dust filters or a dust mask. Dust masks are considered respirators and must be used in accordance with OSHA or WHIMS regulations and the manufacturer’s instructions. (e.g., fit testing, medical approval, training). Remember -- dust masks will not protect you from paint vapors. Fitting a dust mask: Hold the mask under your chin with the nosepiece on the bridge of your nose. Pull the top head strap up to rest high at the back of your head. Pull the bottom strap over your head to sit below your ears. Using both hands, pinch the metal nosepiece so that it fits the shape of your nose. To check the seal, follow the manufacturer instructions. Facial hair could interfere with the seal and reduce your protection. D P C S O L U T I O N S M O D U L E 5 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:48 PM Page 11 C O L L I S I O N S H O P S A F E T Y M A N U A L Dust Mask Maintenance: Don’t wrinkle or fold the mask. Store it in a clean, dry place. When the filter gets dirty, get a new mask. The Hazard: Grinding and sanding can send sparks and bits of metal into your eyes at high speed. Spraying and mixing can splash corrosive and irritating chemicals into your eyes. Both can cause pain and injury, including permanent blindness. The Protection: Wearing direct vent or shielded vent safety goggles. Goggles should be worn even if you wear safety glasses. In the event of a chemical splash, your natural reaction is to turn your face away. This will allow the chemicals to get behind your glasses and into your eyes if you are not wearing goggles. For best protection of both eyes and the rest of your face, we strongly recommend that you wear a face shield. The Hazard: Continuous exposure to loud noise from fans, compressors and air-operated tools can result in permanent hearing damage. The Protection: Earmuffs can be worn over or behind the head or under the chin, depending on what other safety equipment you are wearing. If earmuffs interfere with other safety equipment, earplugs may be used instead. The Hazard: Your hands can be splashed with irritating, burning or drying chemicals during mixing or spraying. Chemicals on your hands can find their way into your body through the mouth and eyes, causing further irritation, or, in the case of lead paints, blood poisoning. Your hands can also be badly cut when handling sheet metal. The Protection: Use the appropriate chemically resistant gloves to protect your hands against the effects of chemicals you are using. Examples of chemically resistant gloves include, but are not limited to, Neoprene, butyl and nitrile. Consult the glove manufacturer or safety equipment provider for selection of an appropriate glove. Cut-resistant gloves such as Kevlar® are what you need to protect your hands from the sharp and jagged edges of body sheet metal. (Cotton and leather do not provide adequate protection against cuts.) DPC Solutions www.performancecoatings.dupont.com 12 M O D U L E 5 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:48 PM Page 12 13 D P C S O L U T I O N S M O D U L E 6 The Hazard: Mixing, spraying, grinding and sanding all fill the air with floating particles that can land on any exposed skin and cause irritation. Certain chemicals can also be absorbed through exposed skin and lead to other health problems. The Protection: Always wear some form of protective clothing that covers you completely, including your arms. Disposable Tyvek® or Tychem® coveralls are the best form of protection since they reduce the risk of contaminants being spread to other people outside the workplace. Not all coveralls are created equal. Be sure that the coveralls you use provide adequate barrier protection from the hazards you are facing. The Hazard: Wherever heavy equipment and tools are used, your toes and feet can be injured, either from bumping into things or from objects falling on them. The Protection: Always wear ANSI–approved ESD (electrostatic dissipating) safety shoes with steel toes. Module 6 Mixing and Storage Mixing and storing regulated products is part of the day-to-day operation of a body shop. It’s also a potential source of disaster if not done correctly. Here are some of the problems and their solutions. The Problem: Mixing machines can pose a hazard if operators and assembly personnel are not familiar with the information set forth in the assembly manual regarding safe usage and maintenance. The Solution: 1. All personnel that install, use or service mixing machines must be well trained and knowledgeable about proper installation, usage and maintenance of the machine, according to manufacturer instructions. 2. All mixing machines must be assembled on a solid level surface and be anchored to the wall to prevent tipping. 3. Disconnect electrical power before performing any service on the machine. 4. Power supply and other electrical connections must conform to all federal, state and local regulations and fire codes, and must be performed by a certified electrician. 5. All guards must be in place before operating the machine. 6. Keep hands and loose clothing away from moving parts. The Problem: Mixing the wrong chemicals can result in some dangerous reactions: fire, explosion or harmful gases. When you mix, you are directly exposed to material that can have harmful health effects, the same way you are in the spray booth. The Solution: Before mixing, read and become familiar with the product labels, the manufacturer’s instructions and the MSDS. All these sources will tell you what can and cannot be mixed together safely, and what personal protective equipment to wear. 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:48 PM Page 13 C O L L I S I O N S H O P S A F E T Y M A N U A L The Problem: When you mix products, you are mixing flammable liquids. This releases potentially flammable vapors and increases the risk of fire. The Solution: 1. Before mixing, LOOK AROUND! Look for sources of ignition. For example: cigarettes, matches, open flames, spark-producing tools and equipment, torches or welding equipment. If you find any, move them well out of the area. 2. Before mixing, check for yourself that the ventilation system is working and that you are getting plenty of fresh air so that flammable vapors cannot build up to a dangerous level. The Problem: If products are not stored properly, the result can be explosion, fire, leakage, and the release of potentially dangerous vapors. The Solution: Before storing, read the product labels, the manufacturer’s instructions and the MSDS. These will tell you how to store the products safely. They will tell you: • What type of container is safe to use. • If the container should be vented. • If the container should be kept away from heat, cold or moisture. • If the material should be stored in a special building or cabinet (Most flammables should be stored in metal fireproof cabinets). • Which products should not be stored together because of their dangerous reaction to each other. Remember – if you store a product in a container other than the one it was supplied in, you need to attach a workplace label. (See Module 2 for details). Module 7 Spills and Disposal Safe handling of spills and disposal of regulated products are necessary to protect yourself, the people you work with and the community you live in. It’s also something that can get you into serious trouble with the law if it’s not done correctly. The Problem: When a spill occurs, you must respond quickly. You may not have time to go looking for the MSDS to figure out what to do. The Solution: You have to be ready to handle a spill BEFORE it happens. Find out from the MSDS how to handle spills of different types of products. You will want to know in advance what personal protective equipment you will need to wear and what to use to soak up the spill. The Problem: You are the first one to find a SMALL spill of a regulated product. Spilled product can evaporate quickly, releasing vapors that may create a fire and/or health hazard. The Solution: 1. Stop the spill ONLY if you can do so without getting any on yourself or breathing the vapors. 2. Wear the proper personal protective equipment while mixing. 3. If you haven’t done so already, stop the spill and immediately remove anything that might start a fire. 4. Clear the area and get fresh air into the room. 5. To soak up spills, use a recommended inert absorbent material, such as vermiculite, Sorb-All or cat litter. If the material is corrosive, you may need to neutralize it with baking soda before applying the absorbent material. 6. Put the used absorbent material in an airtight metal container and seal it in preparation for safe disposal. DPC Solutions www.performancecoatings.dupont.com 14 M O D U L E 7 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:48 PM Page 14 15 The Emergency: You are the first to discover a LARGE spill. The First Response: 1. Clear the area and close all windows and doors. 2. Contact the fire department 3. Check the product MSDS and be ready to give information to the fire department. The Problem: Products that are not disposed of correctly can create health hazards for the general public and wildlife, and can damage the environment. The Solution: NEVER put regulated products in your trash or pour them into drains, including sinks, toilets, floor drains or sewers. Never try to burn them; this could release deadly poisonous gases. Remember – there are only two legal ways to dispose of waste regulated products: recycle them or have a licensed disposal contractor handle the hazardous waste in a treatment facility. Module 8 Personal Contact or Exposure Accidental contact or exposure to many of the regulated substances in the body shop can cause serious physical damage and have long-term health effects. The Emergency: You have come into contact with a regulated product. First Aid: If splashed on the skin or in the eyes: Flood the affected area with running water, preferably a shower or a dedicated eye wash station for at least 15 minutes. Remove any contaminated clothing AFTER you’ve allowed water to run on your skin or eyes. Get medical ,attention as soon as possible after the washing and check the MSDS so you can give the correct information to the doctor. DO NOT touch your face or eyes and DO NOT eat anything until you have washed the area very thoroughly. If vapors have been inhaled: Move the person immediately to fresh air. DO NOT BECOME A SECOND VICTIM. Put on your personal protective equipment BEFORE exposing yourself to the vapors. Be ready to perform artificial respiration if the person stops breathing. Get to a hospital as soon as possible and be prepared to identify the hazardous chemicals involved. If Swallowed: Check the product label or MSDS for instructions. DO NOT automatically make the victim vomit; with some chemicals this can cause worse damage. Follow the instructions on the label or MSDS and contact a physician immediately. Be prepared to identify the hazardous chemicals involved. D P C S O L U T I O N S M O D U L E 8 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:48 PM Page 15 C O L L I S I O N S H O P S A F E T Y M A N U A L Module 9 Fire It takes only three things to start a fire and keep it burning: 1. FUEL (flammable solvents) 2. SOURCE OF IGNITION (a lit cigarette or flying sparks) 3. OXYGEN In Module 4 – Safe Handling –you learned how to control the sources of ignition and how to handle your products so that there would be no way to start a fire and nothing for it to burn. But if a fire does get started, you need to know what to do and you have to be ready to react immediately! Fire moves fast— almost as fast as you can think — so there’s no time to hesitate. The Emergency: You are the first to discover a small fire, small enough to be controlled with a fire extinguisher. The First Response: 1. DON’T GO FOR THE EXTINGUISHER FIRST! The FIRST thing you do is clear the area and call the fire department. 2. Grab the nearest fire extinguisher; pull the pin or press the plunger. Aim the nozzle a little in front of the fire and squeeze the handle. Sweep the agent back and forth as you walk slowly toward the fire. NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON THE FIRE, even if it appears to be out. It could start again. After help arrives, be sure to get the extinguisher recharged right away. The Emergency: You are the first to discover a large fire, too large to be controlled with a fire extinguisher. The First Response: 1. The FIRST thing you do is clear the area and call the fire department. 2. Then close any windows and doors that you can reach safely. 3. When help arrives, tell them what products are in the building. DPC Solutions www.performancecoatings.dupont.com 16 M O D U L E 9 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:48 PM Page 16 17 D P C S O L U T I O N S Module 10 Basic Operational Safety Checklist There are many aspects to safety, and in this manual, we’ve highlighted some of the key issues. Can your shop answer “yes” to all these questions? Keep track of your responses to the following questions to see how your shop’s safety efforts rate. 1. Do you communicate safety requirements and compliance issues for the workplace to your employees? 2. Does your business have an up-to-date, site-specific Hazard Communication Program in writing (that is available to all employees)? 3. Does your shop have a complete, up-to-date set of Material Safety Data Sheets and Product and Chemical Inventory Lists? 4. Have your employees attended their annually-required Right-to-Know training within the last year? 5. Do your new employees receive Right-to-Know training as part of their required orientation? 6. In conjunction with your training, do you provide written reference materials and documentation such as tests, study sheets, sign-in attendance records and acknowledgement forms? 7. For your employees that must use respirators, have they each been fit tested and trained on proper usage and limitations of the respirator they will be wearing? 8. Have each of your employees that use respirators completed a written OSHA Medical Evaluation form, and had it reviewed by a licensed medical professional? 9. Are all flammable and toxic chemicals kept in closed containers when not in use? 10. Have standard operating procedures been established, and are they being followed when cleaning up chemical spills? 11. Are all containers – primary, secondary and waste containers – consistently labeled properly, as your Written Hazard Communication dictates? 12. Are your fire extinguishers inspected in the proper time frame and noted on the tag? 13. Are fire extinguishers mounted in readily accessible locations? 14. Do you prohibit employees from eating and smoking in areas where hazardous and/or flammable chemicals are present? 15. Are fire doors readily accessible and protected from obstruction? 16. Do you require that employees wear welding goggles or a helmet when working with welding equipment? 17. Do you require that employees wear safety glasses when working with sanding/grinding/metal cutting equipment? 18. Do you have eyewash stations, and do you maintain them according to ANSI standard requirements? 19. Do all of your exit areas have illuminated signs that are always accessible? 20. Have you implemented and provided in writing an Emergency Plan that includes a floor diagram and clearly marked evacuation routes? Now count up the number of “Yes” responses to find out your shop’s safety rating. 19 - 20 ..................................................Excellent 17 -18 ....................................................Very Good 15 -16 ....................................................Good 14 -15 ....................................................Fair 13 or fewer ............................................Requires Immediate Attention Make safety a priority for your business. If you have specific questions about making your collision shop safer, please contact DPC Technical Services at 1-800-441-7515. This manual is being provided as an informative communication to our valued customers. As such, DuPont cannot assume any liability for injury or loss caused by the use of any suggestion or procedure in this manual. Copyright © 2002-2008 E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. All rights reserved. M O D U L E 10 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:48 PM Page 17 C O L L I S I O N S H O P S A F E T Y M A N U A L Important Contacts and Numbers ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ________________________________________________________________ __________________________ Notes ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ DPC Solutions www.performancecoatings.dupont.com 18 D U P O N T Agencies, Associations and Terms: UNITED STATES: OSHA – United States Occupational Safety and Health Association HAZCOM – The United States Occupational Safety and Health Association Hazard Communication Standard NPCA – National Paint & Coatings Association CANADA: WHMIS – Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System CPCA – Canadian Paint & Coatings Association 70491:70491 6/12/08 7:48 PM Page 18 DuPont Performance Coatings www.performancecoatings.dupont.com E-R3377 H-19747 Copyright © 2002-2008 E. 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