| Operating Your Spartan Resin Transfer Molding System Safely Introduction Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those using the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyester processes is the responsibility of those who use such processes and those who operate the equipment. This manual outlines procedures to be followed in conducting RTM operations safely. All personnel involved in RTM operations should read and understand this manual, it is most important that equipment operators, maintenance and supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation. This manual cannot answer every circumstance; each user should examine his own operation, develop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment operators follow correct procedures. Glas-Craft hopes that this manual is helpful to the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such program. In addition to the manual, Glas-Craft recommends that the user consult the regulations established under the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), particularly the following sections: 1910.94 Pertaining to ventilation. 1910.106 Pertaining to flammable liquids. Other standards and recognized authorities to consult are the national Fire Protection Association (NFPA) bulletins as follows: NFPA No. 33 Chapter 14, Organic Peroxides 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 Copies of the above bulletins are available, at a nominal charge from: National Fire Protection Association 470 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02210 Research 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 |