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screen printing => Screen Making => Topic started by: balloonguy on August 24, 2017, 09:30:45 AM
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Do you wear protective gear? I have been super slack on this. Now that my kids are coming in to help more frequently I am thinking I should (should have always been) more careful. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
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That is a great question. I have stared getting help from High School kids with reclaiming and I am wondering the same thing. We are starting off with safety glasses and dust masks. I know it is probably not as good as a respirator, but I thought they will be more likely to wear the dust mask.
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Use the charcoal filter vs
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It really depends on the system and chemicals you are using. It is always good to wear safety glasses , solvent resistant nitrile gloves and have good ventilation. Remember if you start using a respirator your going to need to have the right filters and I believe safety training is required by osha. We also wear a rubber apron in there. OH, don't forget to post a sign stating protective clothing and safety glasses required in this area.
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Glasses, gloves, respirator, and... ear protection! (I've done enough damage my hearing over the years, I don't need it to get any worse with water against screens.) The apron is about the only thing I don't bother with. If I had employees & therefore also OSHA to deal with, I'd make sure all my i's were dotted & t's were crossed for compliance sake. But as it is, I just want to avoid personal harm, immediate or long-term.
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do your research on your SDS sheets. In theory a respirator is great, but without the proper training and cartridges, it's not much better. If you are complying with OSHA, you'll need to get a medial exam and conduct fit tests, which are expensive!
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This!
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do your research on your SDS sheets. In theory a respirator is great, but without the proper training and cartridges, it's not much better. If you are complying with OSHA, you'll need to get a medial exam and conduct fit tests, which are expensive!
Exactly you nailed it , Even if your shop is small, Imagine is someone did fall out due to a non approved respirator and no training. just sayin
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I worked for a shop long ago.... the owner stated he used to have respirators for his screen room guys until osha walked in and fined him a lot of money for not having the proper training. Which was pricey!
He said F it and did not offer them because of that.....
Some times regulations kick good intentions and "simplicity" in the ass...
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Which is why the charcoal masks are sometimes a better option. These are not regulated
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hmm, good to know!
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Lots to think about. Thank you for the replies. This gives me a direction.
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Which is why the charcoal masks are sometimes a better option. These are not regulated
TP, Unfortunatly your wrong on that one buddy. Anything you put over your nose and mouth in a industrial/ manufacturing environment is regulated.
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Regarding the respirator testing and certifications, OSHA supposedly told a friend of mine that if an employee bought the device themselves and it could be proved so, that no additional fit testing was required. Could this be a work-around if legitimate?
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Regarding the respirator testing and certifications, OSHA supposedly told a friend of mine that if an employee bought the device themselves and it could be proved so, that no additional fit testing was required. Could this be a work-around if legitimate?
I think anything used in a place of business regardless is the resposibility of the employer. I wouldn't risk it. just my .02
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Which is why the charcoal masks are sometimes a better option. These are not regulated
TP, Unfortunatly your wrong on that one buddy. Anything you put over your nose and mouth in a industrial/ manufacturing environment is regulated.
May be dated info but when we had an OSHA visit at IBG they said the disposable masks were not regulated. Either way definitely look into that. Our reclaim machine/room is super ventilated and automated so thankfully we don't have to deal with this
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Gloves, a respirator, and an apron. I was driving in this morning and went by a guy cutting concrete, standing in a huge cloud of dust with no mask. So, at least a respirator if you're reclaiming in a cloud, they are your lungs, you might want them in good working order in 20 years...
Steve
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Which is why the charcoal masks are sometimes a better option. These are not regulated
TP, Unfortunatly your wrong on that one buddy. Anything you put over your nose and mouth in a industrial/ manufacturing environment is regulated.
May be dated info but when we had an OSHA visit at IBG they said the disposable masks were not regulated. Either way definitely look into that. Our reclaim machine/room is super ventilated and automated so thankfully we don't have to deal with this
You may be right if your talking about the paper dust masks but those don't help in any way with chemical fumes as far as protection. Yea, good for you guys with all that kick ass equipment , The rest of us can only dream although we are getting quotes right now for DTS and a auto coater.
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Thats great new Rick! Theres a whole new world out there ;)
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Thats great new Rick! Theres a whole new world out there ;)
Yes there is TP
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I don't spend much time cleaning screens but staff that do wear masks, gloves, aprons and noise reducing headsets. The room also has a strong extractor fan.
Not all laws are bad, if we want to risk our hearing and health that's one thing but to put our staff at risk is not acceptable.
I don't know what adverse effects the chemicals have but the noise of a pressure gun opening and cleaning screens cannot be good for our hearing.