Painting

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14. Painting

14.1. General provisions

14.1.1. Paints may contain toxic or irritant substances and a paint for which no

manufacturer's information is available should not be used.

14.1.2. Some paints dry by evaporation of the paint's solvent and the process may

cause flammable or toxic vapours. All interior and enclosed spaces should be well

ventilated while painting is in progress and until the paint has dried.

14.1.3. Smoking should not be permitted during painting. Naked lights, such as

matches, should not be used in spaces until paint has fully dried.

14.1.4. Great 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.

14.1.5. Chemical rust removers are corrosive and precautions should be taken to

protect eyes and skin.

14.1.6. Spaces where paint and painting equipment are stored should be well

ventilated. (See section 10.9 for guidance concerning entry into such spaces when the

ventilation system is inoperative.)

14.2. Spraying

14.2.1. Personnel should closely follow the manufacturer's instructions on the

operation of spray equipment.

14.2.2. A "paint mist" may form during spraying operations and personnel should

wear suitable personal protective equipment such as a combination suit, hood, gloves

and eye protectors. A respirator may also be necessary.

14.2.3. Paints containing mercury, lead or any toxic compounds should not be

sprayed in interior spaces.

14.2.4. Airless spray equipment ejects paint at a very high pressure. The operation

is hazardous as the paint can penetrate the skin or cause eye injuries. Great care should be

taken in the use of such equipment.

14.2.5. Seafarers should be trained in the correct methods of unblocking nozzles

according to the manufacturer's instructions.