Health and Safety

Objective:

The objective of this training unit is to understand the requirements for Health and Safety data sheets, sometimes referred to as material safety data sheet, from the coating manufacturers.

• It is a legal requirement that a material safety data sheet (or safety data sheet -SDS) is supplied to the buyer of the product.
• The material safety data sheet should be made available at the workplace to the operative.
• The format of the material safety data sheets can vary from supplier to supplier.
• You should not use products without having the material safety data sheets.

Objective

The objective of this training unit is to understand the requirements of conducting both COSHH and Risk Assessments and the obligations of the employer and employees.

• COSHH = Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
• All companies must assess the potential risks to personnel.
• No work should commence without COSHH and risk assessments (or equivalent globally)
• COSHH and risk assessments must be conducted by competent personnel.

Note: COSHH is specific to certain countries only. Other forms of material assessments are conducted elsewhere.

Objective

The objective of this training unit is to understand why method statements are developed and who should develop them.

• Method statements should be developed for all aspects of the work.
• Method statements should be written by the supervisor or manager who will be looking after the work.
• Method statements should be clear, concise and basically detail how the work is to be conducted.

Note: Method Statements are referred to as Work Plans. This training unit covers both.

Objective

To understand that accidents can be prevented if pre-work precautions are taken.

• Evidence exists which prove accidents can be prevented.
• The protective coatings applicator, supervisor, inspector etc will be working in numerous and potentially hazardous environments.
• Never assume anything.
• Do not take things for granted.
• Be aware of the working environment at all times.

Objective

To understand the importance of housekeeping in the coating industry and general Health, Safety and Environmental implications relating to poor housekeeping.

• Housekeeping involves much more than cosmetic appearances.
• The industrial coatings industry can be a hazardous industry.
• Poor housekeeping increases the risk of hazards.
• Everybody is responsible for good housekeeping.

Objective

To understand the requirements for PPE. Also, understand that PPE requirements may change depending upon the type of task performed.

• The protective coatings applicator will use PPE and RPE in their duties.

• The protective coatings applicator should be aware of the PPE and RPE requirements on any particular task.

• It is a legal requirement that all personnel are given the correct type of PPE and RPE.

PPE = Personal Protective Equipment.

RPE = Respiratory Protection Equipment.

Objective

The objective of this training unit is to review the requirements for the health of the coatings applicator.