SWP No.

38
SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE Page: 1 of 1
Vehicle Paint Spraying
Date: July 2003
Personal Protective
Key Hazards Risks
Equipment
1. Pressure Systems 1. Fires/Explosions 1.
Disposable overalls (hooded)
2. Flammable Vapours 2. Hearing Damage 2.
Appropriate Respiratory
3. Solvents 3. Respiratory Damage Protection
4. Isocyanates 4. Eye Damage 3.
Gloves
5. Sensitisation 4.
Eye protection
6. Dermatitis
DO DO NOT
• Only use spraying equipment if trained and authorised • Spray paints without extraction systems
to do so operating
• Ensure that spray booth has negative pressure during • Never spray isocyanates without using
spraying operation extraction ventilation and air fed RPE
• Ensure that ventilation systems are maintained and • Never spray water based paints without the
thoroughly examined by a competent person at least use of extraction and suitable RPE
every 14 months • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using,
• Use HVLP equipment where possible to reduce mixing or pouring paints and thinners
overspray
• Do not spray isocyanate based paint unless
• Wear appropriate PPE
in the proprietary spray booth
• Visually inspect respiratory protective equipment
(RPE) for damage before use and replace filters
• Never use carbon type RPE when spraying
• Ensure that air fed RPE is maintained, compressed air isocyanate based paint
quality is tested and records kept, water/oil separator • Never take risks with vehicles with full fuel
traps emptied frequently tanks in low bake booths
• Use only air fed RPE when spraying isocyanate based • Do not use high pressure paint spraying
paints when spraying into ‘confined’ areas such as
• Keep paint storage to a minimum within the work area door shuts, etc
• Keep paints and thinners lidded at all times when not • Never use substances without first reading
in use the COSHH assessment
• Prevent spillages and accidental skin and eye contact
– wear appropriate PPE (gloves, eye protection, etc)
• Dispose of daily waste in a lidded metal bin Specific Training Requirements
• All waste paints, thinners, booth filters require careful
handling and disposal under the Special Waste • Use of paint spraying equipment
Regulations
• Maintenance of RPE and log keeping
• Store flammables in a flammables store/cabinet
• Ensure extraction ventilation is switched on when
pouring or mixing paints
• Ensure that all electrical items in rooms where paint is
stored, mixed or sprayed are intrinsically safe
• Attend regular health surveillance for lung function and References
skin checks • Special Waste Regulations
• Ensure that all fire escape routes are clear and free • SWP 59 Use of compressors & compressed air
from obstruction equipment
• Keep unauthorised personnel out of spraying rooms • Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regs
and paint mixing areas • PPE Regs
• Follow all COSHH control measures identified in the • Reporting Injuries Diseases and Dangerous
assessment Occurrences Regs [RIDDOR]
• Operators Handbook