Application should include
- wearing required PPE for the selected application
- reviewing all safety precautions, procedures, guidelines, and manufacturer specifications for the selected application
- ensuring adequate ventilation (e.g., open doors and windows, exhaust fans, fume-removal system)
- reading the label for pertinent information
- selecting the type(s) of protective coating to be used based on and following preparation and application procedures for the coating selected
- weathering factors (e.g., cold, rain, UV rays, humidity, extreme temperatures)
- mechanical agents (e.g., blows, scratches, friction)
- chemical agents (e.g., pesticides, oils, lubricants, diesel).
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why are shaking and stirring needed for paints?
- What is the proper method for cleaning paint equipment?
- What safety practices are needed for a given application?