Breathing protection
The instructions for use provided by the manufacturer must be observed when working with breathing protection equipment.
During painting work and in the preparations for painting, gases, vapors, mists or dusts can appear in dangerous concentrations.
Breathing protection devices which are independent of the local atmosphere are most suitable.
In these types of isolation systems, a compressed air hose carries natural air from the compressor line into the protective mask. During supply, the air undergoes pressure reduction, water removal, fine filtration and usually warming to natural breath temperature.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Protective hood with fresh air supply |
| 2 | Protective clothing |
| 3 | Protective gloves |
| 4 | Protective footwear |
Only for short periods of work or minimal concentrations of hazardous substances breathing protection devices with a combination filter is suitable as breathing protection equipment.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Activated charcoal filter |
| 2 | Coarse filter |
Filter masks with wadding, sponge or colloid filters and also paper masks are all unsuitable for working with coating materials because they do not stop solvent vapors.