Technical data

Table 3-1. Recommended Controls and PPE for Surface Preparation Operations
a
Operation
Engineering Con-
trols
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Hand Ear Eye Body Foot
Masking None None None None
b
None None Safety toe boots
Corrosion re-
moval (acid etch)
General dilution
ventilation
Air-purifying
with HEPA filter
Butyl rubber
gloves
Ear plugs
c
Safety goggles or
faceshield
d
Rain suit Safety toe boots
Conversion coat-
ing (alodine)
General dilution
ventilation
Air-purifying
with HEPA filter
Butyl rubber
gloves
Ear plugs
c
Safety goggles or
faceshield
d
Rain suit Safety toe boots
Alodine Sempen General dilution
ventilation
None Disposable nitrile
gloves
None
b
None None Safety toe boots
Alodine “wipe-
on/blot-off”
General dilution
ventilation
None Disposable nitrile
gloves
None
b
Safety goggles or
faceshield
Tyvek or cotton
coveralls
Safety toe boots
Sanding HEPA-ventilated
sander
Air-purifying
with OV/HEPA cartridges
e
Disposable nitrile
gloves
Ear plugs Safety goggles
d
Tyvek or cotton
coveralls
Safety toe boots
Dust removal HEPA vacuum None Disposable nitrile
gloves
Ear plugs
c
None Tyvek or cotton
coveralls
Safety toe boots
Solvent wiping General dilution
ventilation
Air-purifying
with OV car- tridges
f
Disposable nitrile
gloves
None
b
Safety goggles or
faceshield
d
Tyvek or cotton
coveralls
Safety toe boots
a
Local Bioenvironmental Engineer may recommend more or less restrictive controls or PPE based on exposure monitoring
b
Hearing protection may be required in locations where hazardous noise is produced from other sources
c
When noise levels exceed 85dBA
d
Not required if a full-facepiece or hooded respirator is worn
e
A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) with hood is the best choice for scuff sanding
f
When chemical exposure levels exceed occupational exposure limits
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