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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. Because of the volume of the exhaust system in operation, hearing protection is also recommended. Ear plugs are available from the dispenser mounted on the south wall of the machine shop.

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.

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.

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.  

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 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 spray booth for the booth to provide adequate protection to the operator.  

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.

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.