Resources for safety in lead abatement
It’s well-known that lead is harmful. Also well-known is lead’s usefulness as a component of industrial coatings because it holds up against the elements and helps prevent corrosion.
Safety
VOC limits and what they mean for your project
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are chemicals that have been found to cause health and environmental risks when they reach certain concentrations in the atmosphere. VOCs are emitted from all types of materials, from household cleaning supplies to bug sprays and other types of aerosols.
Three modes of corrosion protection
With all the talking we do about corrosion protection, you may be tempted to think there are a million ways of doing it. But really, protective coatings achieve corrosion protection in one of only three ways.
July is National Fireworks Safety Month
With America’s birthday fast approaching, we’d like to offer a friendly safety reminder about July being National Fireworks Safety Month. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recognizes that, despite their dangers, fireworks are about as American as apple pie, so the CPSC offers these safety tips:
What does corrosion cost?
Corrosion is an eyesore. Few will argue that. But while it may be an unsightly occurrence, looks are nothing compared to the potentially devastating health and safety effects of unchecked corrosion. Furthermore, it’s the corrosion that goes unseen that’s often the most dangerous.
QP 1 and other SSPC certifications explained
Industrial painters are proud of the certifications they’ve earned. This can at least partially be attributed to the fact that they’re not easy to come by. Independent organizations like the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) go to great lengths to make sure that not just any regular Joe can say they’re an industrial painter.
The benefits of plural component coatings
Plural component coatings are rapidly gaining popularity in the industrial coatings industry. These systems are becoming widely recognized for their ability to provide superior substrate protection for bridges, pipes, marine vessels, as tank coatings and linings, and more.
Work zone safety: Staying safe on roadways
The nation’s transportation infrastructure wouldn’t be there without the hardworking men and women who braved the dangers involved in building it. And sadly, there are plenty of them. Falls from elevation, access issues, exposure to lead-based paint, and of course vehicle traffic, can all threaten safety on transportation infrastructure jobs.
Protecting workers from lead paint exposure
Having an experienced workforce leads to the quality craftsmanship that reminds your customers why they do business with you. That’s why protecting your crews from the hazardous materials they handle is not just good safety sense, it’s good business sense too.
Examining on-site safety in terms of layers of protection
In the real world, every single element of risk cannot be eliminated from a job. But decreasing levels of risk wherever possible is necessary to both ensure worker safety and to enhance the quality of job being performed.