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If any paint equipment is added to the room it will be shown here.
If any paint equipment is added to the room it will be shown here.
=[[3 Commandments]]=
==Safety First==
==Safety First==
* Wear <strong>SAFETY GLASSES</strong> when working in the {{PAGENAME}}. It does not matter that you are outside the "safety glasses zone" taped on the Machine Shop floor. Use common sense.
* Wear <strong>SAFETY GLASSES</strong> when working in the {{PAGENAME}}. It does not matter that you are outside the "safety glasses zone" taped on the Machine Shop floor. Use common sense.
All operators are responsible for wearing personal protective equipment such as eye protection, gloves, protective clothing, or dust mask.
If the paint product specifies a respirator is needed, the operator must follow George Fox University Voluntary Respiratory Protection Plan.
Employees, students, and volunteers must change clothing if they become contaminated with paint in order to minimize skin contact.
Safety Data Sheets shall be available for all paint products.
Operators shall wash their hands and any other exposed areas prior to eating, drinking, applying cosmetics, or using the restroom.
Eating, drinking, or applying cosmetics is prohibited in the paint spray booth.
An emergency eye wash station is located within the Makers Hub. The eyewash station must be capable of providing 15 minutes of continuous flushing with potable water.
Never point aerosol paint cans or paint spray gun at any part of the body. Paint can be hypodermically injected into the body by high pressure.
Do not stand downwind of the object being sprayed.
Freshly painted items shall be dried in the spray booth with its exhaust ventilation operating.
portable fire extinguisher
Safety First is the rule we hold highest of the three. This rule applies to both the safety of you as well as others.
Safety First is the rule we hold highest of the three. This rule applies to both the safety of you as well as others.
*Don’t do anything that would require an additional rule to be added to this list.
*Don’t do anything that would require an additional rule to be added to this list.
=== 2. Reset the Space ===
===Hazard Information===
Employees, students and volunteers who use the George Fox University spray booth may be exposed to health and physical hazards from the chemicals contained within the paint or material.
Potential health hazards include exposure to chemicals such as paints (aerosol paint cans, stains, varnishes, latex or water based paint), silicas, or fine dust from sanding operations. An individual may be exposed through inhalation or dermal absorption. Organic solvents and vapors through inhalation or absorption have been linked to central nervous system disorders. In addition ,skin contact may cause dermatitis and localized skin irritation. Exposure to additives and paint pigments such as lead, cadmium, and chromium is considered highly toxic. Sanding operations can create fine dust that can be inhaled.
Flammability exposure is another identified hazard. Paint spray operations have the potential for a fire event. Certain paints, lacquers, varnishes, shellacs, solvents, and thinners are very flammable. Before using any chemical, check the SDS sheet or the label for instructions.
===Fire Protection System===
The spray booth is designed with an Amerex industrial dry chemical fire suppression system. The system used a dry chemical suppressant when discharged through a fixed nozzle network into the paint booth. In conjunction, the system is equipped with a manual pull alarm and signage.
The fire suppression system can be actuated by automatic or manual means. During automatic system activation, the heat from the fire melts a pressurized detection line relieving air pressure, which allows high-pressure nitrogen gas to pneumatically open the dry chemical cylinder(s) to disperse the chemical through the fixed nozzle network. In a manual activation, the operator must activate the system located at the entrance to the spray booth by first pulling the ring pin and then pulling the handle of the manual pull station firmly. This triggers the system to activate.
====In Case of a Fire====
The following steps are required if the system is activated.
Alert others working around you.
Alert the Makers Hub Manager or any engineering staff working in the Makers Hub.
Actuate the fire suppression system by pulling the ring safety pin and by pulling the handle of the manual pull station located next to the emergency doors.
Evacuate all employees, students and volunteers by activating the pull station.
Notify the fire department by dialing 911.
Stand by with a portable fire extinguisher and watch for re-ignition.
Makers Hub Manager must contact Plant Services for service of the spray booth, service to the AMEREX fire suppression system and clean up of the suppressant.
Note: The discharge of the fire suppression system is noisy and produces a large cloud of extinguishing chemicals. Breathing the dry chemical is unpleasant and may cause some irritation to the nose, throat, and eyes, and may cause coughing. Dry chemical is non-toxic in all forms and is classified as nuisance dust by OSHA.
====After the Fire is Out====
The following safety precautions shall be followed:
DO NOT restart the suppression system. DO NOT use any other equipment that may have been exposed to the suppression chemicals.
Identify and address the root cause of the fire. Make necessary repairs.
USE a water stream, vacuum, or compressed air to remove dry chemical residue.
Because this is an open system, the surrounding area will need to be cleaned. All equipment may not be used till they are cleaned and inspected.
Clean all other equipment that may have been exposed to the suppressant per manufacturer's specifications.
Suppression system must be serviced and the system recharged by a certified professional.
===Adequate Ventilation===
Ventilation is crucial to the spray booth. During operations, ventilation must be continuous during spray or sanding operations and for a sufficient time after operations have stopped to allow vapors from drying coated materials, dust from sanding to settle, and residue completely exhausted. Work shall be positioned as far back as possible into the spray booth for the booth to provide adequate protection to the operator.
Make-up air for the paint booth shall be provided. Make-up air shall be supplied to the spray booth in a quantity equal to the volume of air exhausted from the booth. The ventilation system pulls 4 exchanges of air per hour. When turning on the spray booth no make-up air is felt, the booth shall not be used till repaired.
Air supply to a spray booth shall be filtered. Plant services will exchange the filters (see maintenance section). If filters have been damaged or removed, the paint booth will be locked out and not used.
==Reset the Space==
The Finishing Room has a specific organization to it. Put anything you use back where it belongs. There is a place for everything and everything has a place. This rule applies to everything in the space. If you use a tool, put it back. If you use a pen, put it back. Do not leave your projects in the room unless you have made prior arrangements. Throw away your trash and recycling.
The Finishing Room has a specific organization to it. Put anything you use back where it belongs. There is a place for everything and everything has a place. This rule applies to everything in the space. If you use a tool, put it back. If you use a pen, put it back. Do not leave your projects in the room unless you have made prior arrangements. Throw away your trash and recycling.
Always leave the space better than you found it.
Always leave the space better than you found it.
=== 3. Be Professional ===
The spray booth must be maintained to reduce potential exposure. There are two types of cleaning: daily and yearly.
George Fox requires the spray booth to be free from trip hazards and removal of fine particles in conjunction with the combustible dust plan. After each use, the operator shall sweep and/or mop the floors to keep dust off freshly painted surfaces. Filters must be inspected for buildup or material such as dust or spray residue.
In addition, the suppression system must be inspected daily by checking the pressure gauges on all cylinders for proper operating pressure. Proper pressurization is indicated when the pointer on the gauge is pointed in the “green” zone.
If there is a spill within the spray booth, spills must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of properly. Absorbents such as wood chips or kitty litter shall be used to absorb the spill. Debris must be placed in a garbage bag or a box and thrown away in an external dumpster. The residue of the spill must be wiped up with a dry paper towel.
===Be Professional===
This commandment has two sides to it. It covers the idea of acting like professional (which Webster’s defines as “exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace”). The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession. Hopefully, you are learning both of these as part of your education at George Fox University. In the Finishing Room we expect you to develop as a courteous, conscientious, and skilled craftsman, understanding the tools and equipment in the Maker Hub and how to use them effectively.
This commandment has two sides to it. It covers the idea of acting like professional (which Webster’s defines as “exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace”). The term also describes the standards of education and training that prepare members of the profession with the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform their specific role within that profession. Hopefully, you are learning both of these as part of your education at George Fox University. In the Finishing Room we expect you to develop as a courteous, conscientious, and skilled craftsman, understanding the tools and equipment in the Maker Hub and how to use them effectively.
* When you sand it creates dust that may be hazardous to breathe.
* When you sand it creates dust that may be hazardous to breathe.
* When painting make sure you are not breathing paint vapors.
* When painting make sure you are not breathing paint vapors.
Paint
George Fox University takes special precautions while handling, storing, and disposing of paint material. Before using any paint material, read the label carefully. Never use any paint product that has a missing or unreadable label. The user is responsible for wearing appropriate personal protective equipment such as goggles or safety glasses and gloves.
Storage of Paint Material
All aerosol or flammable paint must be stored when not in use in a flammable cabinet located to the right of the spray booth. Cabinet must remain closed at all times. Storage of water-based latex paint is exempt from these storage requirements. Paint lids or aerosol can caps must be closed tightly.
Disposal of Paint
George Fox University disposed of paint per its Waste Management Plan. Aerosol paint cans must be delivered to Plant Services for puncturing. All latex paint is disposed of in accordance with the Oregon PaintCare program. If the paint canister is empty, it may be thrown in the dumpster.
Other Operations
Any other operations such as cutting, grinding, or sanding inside the spray booth must not create a flammable hazard. Fine dust created by sanding can be a fire and explosion hazard. Operators must clean fine dust daily to prevent buildup.
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