Painting and Coatings
Paints and coatings are considered hazardous substances. On all offshore facilities, be sure to follow best management practices for abrasive blasting and coating operations.
Painting metal with proper personal protective equipment.
Be sure to following the best practices below when using paint or coatings:
- Paints are considered hazardous substances and should be stored in their original container.
- Dispense small quantities of paint to tins for paint jobs.
- Return any residual paint to the original paint container.
- Store paint in the paint locker and keep it closed at all times.
- Keep the paint inventory neat.
- Secure container lids when finished using the paint.
- Follow the protocol below when working with paint thinners:
- Handle paint thinners with the same protocol as paint.
- Do not use paint thinners for cleaning anything other than paintbrushes.
- Dispose of used thinners correctly. Do not throw the thinners into the sea.
- All paint should be handled and disposed of in accordance with company's Waste Management Plan.
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5-8. What is the purpose for using paint thinners?
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