Painting and Coatings
US & Canada Painting
Why it matters
Solvent vapors, spray mist, and ladder work make painting more dangerous than it looks.
Key points
- Read the SDS: many coatings need cartridge respirators, not dust masks.
- Ventilate interior spray work; vapors sink and pool in low areas.
- No ignition sources around solvent use - including grinding sparks from other trades.
- Spray equipment under pressure can inject paint through skin - treat every injection as an ER visit.
- Ladder work: keep your belt buckle between the rails.
Discussion
What coatings are in use this week and which need respirators?
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