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 enclosed space or where flammable vapors may be present. Plastic clothing shall not be worn. Non-
sparking tools shall be used when working in areas where flammable vapors may be present.
d. Alkyd and Oil-Base Paints. This category includes most interior compartment and passageway
paints, as well as exterior enamel. Personnel mixing these paints shall wear eye protection and gloves
during mixing operations. Personal respiratory protective equipment (NIOSH-approved chemical cartridge
or airline respirator) shall be worn if airborne solvent vapor concentrations cannot be controlled by
ventilation. Protective cream, Chemical, Chemical Barrier (NSN 6580-00-244-4894), may be used on
exposed skin to act as a barrier, and for easier cleaning after painting. Skin that is exposed to these
paints shall be promptly cleaned with soap and water (not thinners).
e. Vinyl and Vinyl-Alkyd Paints. Personnel mixing vinyl coatings shall wear protective garments that fit
snugly at the ankles, neck, and wrists, and solvent-resistant synthetic rubber or plastic gloves and an
apron. NIOSH-approved respiratory protection shall be required when air-sampling data indicates solvent
concentrations in excess of the exposure limit values, or when it is reasonable to assume that vapor
concentrations cannot be controlled by ventilation and are expected to exceed the TLV for the thinner
involved.
f. Epoxy Paints. These include epoxy-polyamide as well as some proprietary paints such as Amercoat,
Carboline, Devran, Farbo-Coat, Intergard, Rust-Ban, Sovapon (Mobil) Tarset, and Varni-Lite products
which are used for coatings of tanks, bilges, wet spaces, and some exterior surfaces. Personnel mixing
epoxy paints shall comply with the precautions given in the paragraph above.
g. Because of the ingredients used in epoxy paint, health hazards such as skin inflammation and allergy
reactions are greater. If epoxy coatings contact the skin, prompt skin cleanup is mandatory. Soap and
water, not solvents, shall be used, as solvents thin the paint and spread it over the skin, thus increasing
the hazard of irritation or allergic reaction. Medical attention should be secured if skin reddening or rash
appears.
h. Coal Tar Epoxy Paints. Coal tar epoxy paints are recognized as having cancer-causing properties
and shall not be used if acceptable alternatives exist. If coal tar epoxy paints must be used, personnel
mixing these paints shall wear protective garments, which fit snugly at the ankles, neck, and wrists; an
apron; rubber gloves; chemical worker goggles or a full-face respirator; head covering; canvas boots over
their shoes; and an air line respirator. Exposed skin may be covered with a protective cream.
i. Epoxy Thinners and Solvents. Epoxy thinners and solvents used in mixing paints contain ingredients
such as ethylene glycol monoethyl ether that are readily absorbed into the body through the skin.
Particular attention to skin protection is necessary to prevent skin absorption from adding significantly to
overall exposure, especially during cleaning of equipment.
a. Each command is responsible for ensuring that all painters are included in the installation/activity
occupational health medical surveillance program and that they have an appropriate medical evaluation
at least annually. This examination shall include all tests specific to the painting profession. Doctor
performing examination shall be informed of painter's occupation and chemicals to which he is exposed.
b. Showers provided in the shop shall be used by each work shift after spray painting. In addition,
personnel shall wash hands, arms, and face before eating, drinking, smoking, or using the toilet.
2-13. Safety Precautions for Paint Application. Safety precautions for paint mixing apply also to paint
application.
a. Danger Area. For each painting operation, the local activity must define and clearly identify, by signs,
those areas where there is a possibility that gases or fumes may collect, posing a hazard to painting
personnel.
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