| Document ID (ISN) | 65930 |
| CIS number |
96-227 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Heitbrink W.A., Wallace M.E., Bryant C.J., Ruch W.E. |
| Title |
Control of paint overspray in autobody repair shops |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1995, Vol.56, No.10, p.1023-1032. Illus. 39 ref. |
| Abstract |
Controls for reducing worker exposure to paint overspray were evaluated in six autobody shops and a spray-painting equipment manufacturer's test facility. Respirator usage was also studied. Of the three types of spray-painting booths studied, downdraft spray-painting booths appeared to provide the lowest worker exposure to paint overspray. Ventilated vehicle preparation stations did not control paint overspray. Switching from a conventional spray-painting gun to a high-volume low-pressure gun reduced particulate overspray exposure by 50%. Respirator usage was generally inappropriate; respirators were poorly maintained and/or did not fit. Proper use of engineering controls and respirators is recommended. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
paint spraying; vehicle repair and servicing; coachwork; exposure evaluation; suppression of airborne dust |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
spray booths; spray guns; dust measurement; respirators; preventive maintenance |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Surface treatment
Exposure evaluation
Road transportation
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
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