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Document ID (ISN)26883
CIS number 77-550
Year 1976
Convention or series no.
Title Fiberglass layup and sprayup - Good practices for employees.
Bibliographic information HEW Publication No.(NIOSH)76-158, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, USA, Apr. 1976. 32p. Illus.
Abstract This little, well-illustrated booklet is addressed to workers in the reinforced plastics industry. Contents: definitions; polyester and epoxy resins; solvents and styrene; hazards; handling, storage and disposal of organic peroxides; dusts and ventilation; spray booths; health effects; respirators; personal protection; first aid.
Descriptors (primary) glass fibre reinforced plastics; plastics converting industry; spray coating; USA
Descriptors (secondary) disposal of harmful waste; directive; styrene; polyesters; organic peroxides; hardeners; eczema; dust; spray booths; organic solvents; storage; personal hygiene; ventilation; first aid; respirators; safe working methods; epoxy resins
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Chemicals, plastics and rubber
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Surface treatment