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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (conllnuedl
Hazard
General Safety
Nolse i£-. . -els
-Ear Injury
Misuse
I
Cause
Improper operation or maintenance of
equipment.
A
continuous A-weighted sound pressure
level of this spray gun may exceed
85 dB(A) depending on the air cap/spray
head setup being used. Sound levels
are measured using an impulse sound
level meter and analyzer, when the
gun is being used in a normal spraying
application.
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Safeguards
Operators should be given adequate training in the safe
use and maintenance of the equipment {in accordance
with
the requirements of NFPA-33,
Chapter
15 in U.S.).
User must comply with all local and national codes of
practice and insurance company requirements govern-
ing
ventilation, fire precautions, operation, maintenance
and
housekeeping. In
the U.S.,
these
are OSHA
Sections
1910.94 and 1910.107 and NFPA-33).
Always wear ear protection when using the gun.
Details of actual noise levels produced by the various air
cap/spray head
setups
are available upon request.
~
A!! spray guns project particles at high velocity and must never be aimed at any part of the body.
e
Never exceed the recommended safe working pressures for
any of
the
equipment used.
o The fitting of
non~recommended
or non-original accessories
or
spare parts may crate hazardous conditions.
~Before
dismantling
he
equipment
for
cleaning or maintenance all pressure, air and materials, must be isolated and released.
The disposal of waste materials must be carried out in an approved manner. Burning may generate toxic fumes, The removal
of
waste solvents and coating materials should be carried out by an authorized local waste disposal service.
Cumulative
Trauma
Dlsorders(CT!l's)
"(TO'S" ,ormulculo-
s~-a~letal
disorders, !n·
valva damage
to
the
hands, wriat, elbows.,
shoulders, neck &back.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
and tendinitis {such as
tennis elbow or rotator
cuff syndrome) 011re
eJmmp!es of CTD's,
Use of hand too!s may ca·use cumu!ative
trauma disorders {CTD's),
CTD'
s,
when
using hand tools, tend to affect
the upper extremities. Factors which may
increase the risk of developing a CTD include:
1. H'1gh frequency of the activity,
2. EJ(Cessiveforce, such as gripping,
pinching, or pressing with the hands
and fingers.
3.
Extreme or awkward finger, wrist
or
arm positions.
4. Excessive duration of the activity,
5.
Tool vibration.
6. Repeated pressure on a body part.
7.
Working in cold temperature:::.
CTD' scan also be caused by such activities
as sewing, golf, tennis and bowling, to name
a few.
Risk is reduced by avoiding or lessening factors 1
~
7.
Pain, tingling, or numbness in the shoulder, forearm, wrist,
hands
or
fingers, especiallydurir1!]the night, may be
early symptoms of a CTD. Do not ignore them. Should you
experience any such symptoms, see a physic;.-m immediately.
Other early symptoms may include vague discomfort in the
hand, loss of manual dexterity, and nonspecific pain in the
arm. Ignoring early symptoms and continued repetitive use ot
the arm, wrist and hand can lead to serious disability,
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