Safety
Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyes- ter processes is the responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equip- ment. This manual outlines procedures to be fol- lowed in conducting polyester operations safely.This system has been specifically designed for use of Polyester Resin ,Gel-Coat ,and Methyl Ethyl Ke- tone Peroxides (MEKP) applications. Other formu- lations or blends considered for use in this equip- ment is strictly prohibited without the expressed consent by GlasCraft Inc.GlasCraft, Inc. cannot eliminate every danger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause an in- jury during marine equipment operation. Some risks, such as the high pressure liquid stream that exits the spray tip, are inherent to the nature of the machine operation and are necessary to the process in or- der to manufacture the end-product. For this rea- son, ALL personnel involved in polyester operations should read and understand the Safety Manual. It is very important for the safety of employees involved in the operation that equipment operators, mainte- nance and supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation.Each user should examine his own operation, develop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment operators follow correct proce- dures.GlasCraft hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such program. GlasCraft recommends this Safety Manual remain on your equipment at all times for your personnel safety.In addition to the manual, GlasCraft recommends that the user consult the regulations established un- der the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), particularly the following sections: • 1910.94 Pertaining to ventilation. • 1910.106 Pertaining to flammable liquids. • 1910.107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations, particularly Paragraph (m) Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Coatings.Other standards and recognized authorities to con-sult are the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) bulletins as follows: • NFPA No. 33 Chapter 14, Organic Perox ides and Dual Component Materials • NFPA No. 63 Dust Explosion Prevention • NFPA No. 70 National Electrical Code • NFPA No. 77 Static Electricity • NFPA No. 91 Blower and Exhaust System • NFPA No. 654 Plastics Industry Dust Hazards • Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommended :Fire Extinguisher -- code ABC ,rating number 4a60bc. Extinguishing Media -- Foam, Carbon Di- oxide, Dry Chemical, Water Fog.Copies of the above bulletins are available, at a nominal charge from: National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02210Research Report No. 11 of the American Insurance Association deals with “Fire, Explosion and Health Hazards of Organic Peroxides”. It is published by... American Insurance Association 85 John Street New York, New York 10038Local codes and authorities also have standards to be followed in the operation of your spraying equip- ment. Your insurance carrier will be helpful in an- swering questions that arise in your development of safe procedures. 1.2 Personnel Marine safety equipment
GlasCraft recommends the following Personal Safety Equipment for conducting safe operations of the Polyester Systems: 10 Operating Your Polyester System Safely1.0 Introduction