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fingers. OSHA regulations do not permit the use of faulty hand
and power tools such as cracked grinders and wheels or damaged
rotary brushes. Power tools should only be operated as
recommended by the manufacturer.
13.6.1.3 Chemical Cleaning. Chemical cleaning is inherently
dangerous and requires special precautions. Chemicals must be
properly labeled (refer to par. 13.3.1), stored, and used.
Chemicals should be
stored off the floor in a secured
and ventilated room separated
from other chemicals with which
they may react. Any shelving
used for storage should be secured
to the wall and have a lip on
each shelf to prevent being
accidentally knocked onto the
floor.
Chemicals should be used in accordance with written
standard operating procedures or the manufacturer's instructions.
Proper eye, face, hand, and skin protection should be taken by
using appropriate chemical protective clothing, eye/face
equipment and following recommended operating procedures when
working with caustic chemicals or solvents. Where the eyes or
body of any person may be exposed to corrosive materials,
suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes
(eye washes) and body (deluge showers) shall be provided in the
work area for immediate emergency use. Contaminated personnel or
the work areas should be appropriately cleaned and treated as
soon as possible. Spill kits and instructions for their use
should be available for each type of chemical.
13.6.1.4 High Temperature Operations. High temperature cleaning
can be achieved with steam, flame, or heat guns. They should be
thermostatically controlled and used only where appropriate and
according to standard operating procedures. Insulated gloves
should be used where necessary to protect hands from heat.
13.6.2
Painting Operations. Hazards occur during storage,
mixing, and application of paints.
13.6.2.1 Storage of Paints. Coating materials should be stored
off the floor under cover in secured and well ventilated areas
away from sparks, flames, and direct sunshine. The temperature
should be well below the flash point of stored products. Flash
point is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off
enough vapor to become ignited in the presence of a spark or
flame. Flammable liquids such as turpentine and toluene have
flash points below 100 degrees F; combustible liquids have flash
points of 100 degrees F or greater. The flash points of
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