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Isocyanates Safely - Attention all Spray Painters - How to Use

This bulletin contains health and safety information for workers who use isocyanate-based paints, especially in the motor vehicle and furniture manufacturing industries.

For further technical information, you should refer to the Approved Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Isocyanates.

Table of Contents

Introduction
What are the health hazards?
What is a safe exposure?
Design of spray booths
Respiratory protection
Protective clothing
Personal hygiene
Applying paint by brush or roller
Mixing paints
Dealing with spills
Sanding down
First aid
Health checks
Your employer's responsibilities
Your responsibilities