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=Description=

=Description=

The {{PAGENAME}} is space where Maker Hub users can paint, stain, dye, sand, mix resins/epoxies, and apply finishes to a workpiece. The ventilation system pulls 4 exchanges of air per hour which helps minimize a user's exposure to toxic fumes, dust, and other respiratory harms.

The {{PAGENAME}} is space where Maker Hub users can paint, stain, dye, sand, mix resins/epoxies, and apply finishes to a workpiece. The ventilation system pulls 4 exchanges of air per hour which helps minimize a user's exposure to toxic fumes, dust, and other respiratory harms. During operations, ventilation must be continuous during spray or sanding operations and for a sufficient time after operations have stopped to allow the vapors from drying coated materials, dust from sanding to settle, and residue to be completely exhausted. Work shall be positioned as far back as possible into the paint booth for the booth to provide adequate protection to the user.

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.

The room is supplied with compressed air for air brushing/spraying. Unless you are certified on the air brush, all painting should be done with a rattle can. For legal reasons, GFU employees cannot recommend specific respirators for any painting, spraying, or dusty activities you might perform. Finishing Room users are welcome to bring their own respirators or dust masks, but they must conduct their own research on which respirators/masks they should use to protect them from the fumes and/or dust they will be creating. There are N95 and P95 masks available from the [[Tool Room]] for users to wear in the Finishing Room.

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.

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 create fine dust that can have negative health effects if inhaled. Know the hazards involved with the materials you are using, check any applicable SDS sheets, and read any labels for proper usage instructions. ''Are the vapors or dust harmful to breathe? Is it flammable? Will there be a chemical reaction?'' Please do your research and notify the Maker Hub staff of any harmful chemicals, vapors, or dust you might be creating <strong>BEFORE</strong> you begin your work in the Finishing Room.

 

The room is supplied with compressed air. All painting should be done with a rattle can unless otherwise approved. For legal reasons, GFU employees cannot recommend specific respirators for any painting, spraying, or dusty activities you might perform. Finishing Room users are welcome to bring their own respirators or dust masks, but they must conduct their own research on which respirators/masks they should use to protect them from the fumes and/or dust they will be creating. There are N95 and P95 masks available from the [[Tool Room]] for users to wear in the Finishing Room.

 

Flammability exposure is another identified hazard. Paint spray operations have the potential for a fire event.  Before using any chemical, check the SDS sheet or the label for instructions.

=[[3 commandments|3 Commandments]]=

=[[3 commandments|3 Commandments]]=

===Fire Protection System===

===Fire Protection System===

The paint booth is designed with an AMEREX industrial dry chemical fire suppression system that will discharge into the paint booth if the system is set off. Trust me... you do not want to set off this fire suppression system unless absolutely necessary because it will unleash a deluge of fire suppressing agent all over you, your workpiece, and probably half of the Machine Shop. The fire suppression system can be activated by automatic or manual means. During automatic 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 cylinders to disperse the suppressing agent through the fixed nozzle network. During manual activation, the user must first pull the ring pin located at the entrance to the Finishing Room and then pull the handle of the manual pull station firmly. As iterated above, do not use any open flames or create a lot of heat inside the paint booth. If possible, use the portable fire extinguisher by the Wood Shop door instead.

The paint booth is designed with an AMEREX industrial dry chemical fire suppression system that will discharge into the paint booth if the system is set off. Trust me... you do not want to set off this fire suppression system unless absolutely necessary because it will unleash a deluge of fire suppressing agent all over you, your workpiece, and probably half of the Machine Shop. The fire suppression system can be activated by automatic or manual means (see the images in the gallery below). During automatic 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 cylinders to disperse the suppressing agent through the fixed nozzle network. During manual activation, the user must first pull the ring pin located at the entrance to the Finishing Room and then pull the handle of the manual pull station firmly. As iterated above, do not use any open flames or create a lot of heat inside the paint booth. If possible, your first option should always be to use the portable fire extinguisher by the Wood Shop door before manually activating the fire suppression system. Treat the fire suppression system as the last resort for when the fire has gotten out of control.

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. The dry chemical is non-toxic in all forms and is classified as nuisance dust by OSHA.

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. The dry chemical is non-toxic in all forms and is classified as nuisance dust by OSHA.

====In Case of a Fire====

====In Case of a Fire====

==Reset the Space==

==Reset the Space==

 

Remember to address these details when resetting the space in the {{PAGENAME}}:

Remember to address these details when resetting the space in the {{PAGENAME}}:

* The Finishing Room is not a storage place for your project. Unless your workpiece is actively drying... AND you've notified the Machine Shop supervisor... AND you've set a reminder for yourself to return later to remove your workpiece once it is dry... Don't leave your workpiece in the Finishing Room.

* The Finishing Room is not a storage place for your project. Unless your workpiece is actively drying... AND you've notified the Machine Shop supervisor... AND you've set a reminder for yourself to return later to remove your workpiece once it is dry... Don't leave your workpiece in the Finishing Room.

* Put the equipment back the way you found it. The compressed air line should be coiled up neatly.  

* Put the equipment back the way you found it. The compressed air line should be coiled up neatly.  

* Unless you are intentionally leaving the ventilation system on while your workpiece dries... AND you have notified the Machine Shop supervisor... AND you set a reminder for yourself to return later to shut off the ventilation system before the Machine Shop closes for the day... Don't forget to shut off the ventilation system when you are done working in the Finishing Room. (Are you noticing a pattern here???)

* Unless you are intentionally leaving the ventilation system on while your workpiece dries... AND you have notified the Machine Shop supervisor... AND you set a reminder for yourself to return later to shut off the ventilation system before the Machine Shop closes for the day... Don't forget to shut off the ventilation system when you are done working in the Finishing Room. (Are you noticing a pattern here???)

* Don't forget to close the vent by turning the knob to "OFF" on the control panel.

* Don't forget to turn off the power switch on the control panel by turning the knob to "OFF" when you are done (see the image to the right).

* There are two light switches located to the left of the Finishing Room entrance -- one for the paint booth and one for the Finishing Room itself. Please make sure both of these lights are turned off when you are done working in the Finishing Room.

* There are two light switches for the Finishing Room -- one for the paint booth and one for the Finishing Room itself. The paint booth light is located on the control panel, and the Finishing Room light is located on the wall that leads toward the Wood Shop. Please make sure both of these lights are turned off when you are done working in the Finishing Room.

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.  

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.  

==General Finishing Room Knowledge==

==General Finishing Room Knowledge==

George Fox University takes special precautions while handling, storing, and disposing of paint material. Before using any product, 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.  

George Fox University takes special precautions while handling, storing, and disposing of paint material. Before using any product, 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.

Talk to Justin or Nick about storing your paint products or other chemicals in the flammables cabinet. All aerosol or flammable paint must be stored when not in use in a flammable cabinet located to the right of the paint 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.   

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.   

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==Certification==

==Certification==

Before using the {{PAGENAME}}, you will need to take the general lab quiz. The Canvas quiz for this facility is coming soon.

Complete the <strong>{{PAGENAME}} Certification Quiz Module</strong> at the link below to gain access to the {{PAGENAME}}. The Maker Hub Canvas course pertains to all facilities and equipment contained in the Maker Hub; simply complete the quizzes for the facilities/equipment you wish to use in the Maker Hub. Please email <span style="color:blue">makerhub@georgefox.edu</span> if you have any questions.