Job Hazard/Safety Analysis For the Paint & Finish Worker 1
INTRODUCTION Job Hazard/Safety Analysis for the Paint & Finish Worker is a partial list of known task performed by the professional paint and finish worker. We have placed task in alphabetical order and in a table format, listing each in a step-by-step sequence followed by the potential hazard and a recommended action or procedure. This is by no means an exhaustive list and is subject to modification. Additional comments may be added as more information becomes available. If you are asked to perform an occasional task, not listed with your job title, you can look up an individual task by returning to our Job Safety Analysis page and check the pulldown menu for Job Task. 2
APHABETICAL LIST OF TASK Page Air Compressor 4 Air Sprayer Chemicals (Pouring Handling) 5 6 Cleaning (Sweep & Mop) 7 Drum Handling (30-55 Gal.) 8 Hand Held Portable Power Tools 9 Heat Gun 10 Lifting/Carrying Objects 11 Paint Shaker Paint Stripper Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered 12 13 14 Portable Heater, Electric Powered 15 Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered 16 Shop Vac(s) 17 Vise 18 3
Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor Shutdown and Isolate Unit Unit Activation during repair Auto start and/or human error Lockout/Tagout Routine Maintenance /Repair Routine Operation Noise Equipment Operation Hearing Protection Hand Injury Confined work areas, sharp edges Gloves Eye Injury Residual air pressure Goggles, safety glasses with side shields Electric Shock Improper operation and maintenance Manufacturer s instructions strictly followed, lock-out/tagout Noise Equipment Operation hearing protection Noise Equipment Operation hearing protection Eye Injury Blowing debris safety glasses w/side shields or goggles Goggles/Safety Glasses with side shield Hearing Protection Gloves Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor, Portable, Electric Routine Maintenance /Repair Routine Operation Electric Shock Improper operation and maintenance Unplug electrical cord and retain control of plug during repair/maintenance Noise Equipment operation hearing protection Trauma Eye Injury Improper use, uncontrolled release of compressed air Projectiles, flying debris appropriate nozzle for specific work activity, situational awareness Goggles or safety glasses with side shields Goggles or Safety glasses with side shield Hearing Protection 4
Hazard Analysis: Air Sprayer Shutdown and Isolate Unit Routine Maintenance/Repair Unit Activation during repair Auto start and/or human error Lockout/Tagout Noise Equipment Operation Hearing Protection Hand Injury Confined work areas, Gloves sharp edges Eye Injury Residual air pressure Goggles, safety glasses with side shields Electric Improper operation and Shock Maintenance Manufacturer s instructions strictly followed, lockout/tag-out Noise Equipment Operation hearing protection Routine Operation Noise Equipment operation hearing protection Safety Glasses with side shield Hearing Protection Gloves 5
Hazard Analysis: Chemicals (Pouring/Handling) Eye Injury Splash, fumes Goggles Contact irritation, burn or absorption Splash, skin contact Gloves (appropriate type for chemical), apron (if necessary), long sleeves Inhalation Breathing fumes Wear respirator if needed Face Splash Wear Face Shield (if necessary) Goggles Gloves protective Clothing (apron) Respirator (as needed) Face shield (if necessary) 6
Hazard Analysis: Cleaning (Sweeping/Mopping/Buffing) Trauma Projectiles, impact, chemical contact Situational awareness, gloves, protective clothing Foot Injury Dropped object on foot Wear safety shoes Inhalation Chemicals, dust Wear respirator or dust mask if needed Safety Shoes/boots Gloves (optional) protective Clothing (long pants recommended to prevent chemical splash on skin) Respirator or dust mask (as needed) 7
Hazard Analysis: Drum, 30-55 Gal (Handling) Eye Injury Splashes Goggles (for handling exposed chemicals) Trauma Impact Situational awareness, gloves Foot Injury Dropped object on foot Wear safety shoes Goggles Safety Shoes/boots Gloves 8
Hazard Analysis: Hand Held Portable Power Tools Inhalation Dust/particles generated during machine operation Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators (if necessary), automatic vacuum machine Eye Injury Projectiles Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Foot Injury Drop object on foot Wear safety shoes Hand Injury Point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips & sparks Machine guards, situational awareness Head Projectiles Face Shield Protection Fire Sparks Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from machine area Noise Machine operation Hearing protection Electrical Shock Improper grounding, improper operations and maintenance Proper grounding of frame, manufacturer s instructions strictly followed Protective Clothing (optional) Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shields Disposable Respirators (optional) Face shield, as appropriate Hearing Protection 9
Hazard Analysis: Heat Gun Inhalation Fumes, vapors and gases generated during use Properly ventilated work area, use disposable respirators Burns Hot air, contact with heat gun Situational awareness, gloves Electrical Shock Improper operation & maintenance Manufacturer s instructions strictly followed, replace worn parts Gloves disposable Respirators (optional, if appropriate) 10
Hazard Analysis: Lifting/Carrying Objects Trauma Impact Situational awareness, gloves, back brace/belt (optional) Foot Injury Dropped object on foot Wear safety shoes/boots Safety Shoes/boots Gloves Back brace/belt (optional) 11
Hazard Analysis: Paint Conditioner/Shaker Foot Injury Drop object on foot Safety shoes Electric Shock Improper operation and maintenance, improper grounding Manufacturer s instructions strictly followed, proper grounding Eye Injury Paint splash Goggles, face shield, apron, gloves, proper operation of shaker Hand Injury Point of Operation, rotating parts Situational awareness Apron Face Shield Gloves Goggles Safety Shoes/Boots 12
Hazard Analysis: Paint Stripper Inhalation Burns Electrical Shock Fumes, vapors and gases generated during use Hot surface of paint stripper, contact with paint stripper element Improper operation & maintenance Properly ventilate work area, use disposable respirators Situational awareness, gloves Manufacturer s instructions strictly followed, replace worn parts Gloves disposable Respirators (optional, if appropriate) 13
Hazard Analysis: Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered Inhalation Exhaust Appropriate ventilation Trauma Burns Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing Foot Injury Roll over foot, drop object on Wear safety shoes foot Fire Heat, sparks, slag Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Electrical Shock Improper operations and maintenance, improper switching device Strictly follow manufacturer s instructions, proper switching for starting up/ shutting down machine Leather Gloves Safety Shoes/ Boots 14
Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Electric Powered Trauma Burns Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing Foot Injury Roll over foot, drop object on Wear safety shoes foot Fire Heat, sparks, slag Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Electrical Shock Improper operations and maintenance, improper switching device Strictly follow manufacturer s instructions, proper switching for starting up/ shutting down machine Leather Gloves Safety Shoes/ Boots 15
Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered Inhalation Exhaust Appropriate ventilation Trauma Burns Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing Foot Injury Roll over foot, drop object on Wear safety shoes foot Fire Heat, sparks, slag Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Electrical Shock Improper operations and maintenance, improper switching device Strictly follow manufacturer s instructions, proper switching for starting up/ shutting down machine Leather Gloves Safety Shoes/ Boots 16
Hazard Analysis: Shop Vac(s) Foot Injury Drop object on foot Wear safety shoes Electrical Shock Improper operations and maintenance, improper grounding Manufacturer s instructions strictly followed, proper grounding Eye Injury Flying debris Wear safety glasses w/side shields Noise Equipment Operation hearing protection PPE Required :( PPE required to be worn during the vacuuming task when it poses a specific hazard to the user) Safety Glasses with side shields Hearing Protection Safety Shoes/Boots 17
Hazard Analysis: Vise Eye Injury Projectiles Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Foot Injury Drop object on foot Wear safety shoes Hand Injury Impact, penetration, compression Gloves, situational awareness Goggles/ Safety Glasses w/ side shield Gloves Safety Shoes/Boots 18