Inhalation No specific controls are Yes Short-term inhalation exposure to This task should be performed used isocyanate aerosol and vapour is high wearing an air-fed, full-face during spraying because no respiratory respirator to prevent inhalation. protection is worn. Exposure standard Perform task in down-flow spray may be exceeded during this task. booth. Immediately service Isocyanates are respiratory irritants and booth to ensure it is working sensitisers. as designed and installed. Air monitoring for isocyanates is recommended unless process moved to ventilated area. Ingestion No eating, drinking or No Procedures are followed N/A smoking is permitted in the area painting Skin No specific controls are Yes The risk of skin contact is high because Protective gloves and overalls used isocyanate-based paint is sprayed without should be worn as per SDS to protective clothing being worn. prevent skin contact. The respirator only covers half the face of Air-fed, full-face respirator should operator so skin on face and head at risk be worn. of exposure.
Inhalation No specific controls are used Yes Short-term inhalation exposure to isocyanate aerosol and vapour is high during spraying because no respiratory protection is worn. Exposure standard may be exceeded during this task. Isocyanates are respiratory irritants and sensitisers. This task should be performed wearing an air-fed, full-face respirator to prevent inhalation. Perform task in down-flow spray booth. Immediately service booth to ensure it is working as designed and installed. Air monitoring for isocyanates is recommended unless process moved to ventilated area. Ingestion No eating, drinking or smoking is permitted in the area No Procedures are followed N/A painting Skin No specific controls are used Yes The risk of skin contact is high because isocyanate-based paint is sprayed without protective clothing being worn. The respirator only covers half the face of operator so skin on face and head at risk of exposure. Protective gloves and overalls should be worn as per SDS to prevent skin contact. Air-fed, full-face respirator should be worn.
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