Details precautions to be taken with the range of solvents and chemical additives used in the manufacture of paints, printing inks and resins. Also included is information on general work methods and the health monitoring of employees.

Table of Contents

Notice of issue
Foreword
Summary of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Approved codes of practice
Employers
Hazard management
Information for employees
Employees
Terms used in this code

1. Introduction
2. Scope and term of the code
3. Responsibilities for health and safety

Part A

4. Manufacturing processes and their associated hazards

4.1 paint manufacture
4.2 printing ink manufacture
4.3 resins
4.4 solvents
4.5 pigments and additives
4.6 isocyanates used in the manufacture of polyurethane paints and lacquers
4.7 miscellaneous provisions

5. Design and operation of the manufacturing process

5.1 ventilation of working areas
5.2 plant layout and work methods in relation to safety with solvents
5.3 dust control measures
5.4 flammability hazards
5.5 static electricity as an ignition source

Part B

6. Specific obligations

6.1 obligations of employers
6.2 obligations of employees
6.4 supervision
6.5 provision of information

Part C

7. General safety, health and welfare

7. 1 housekeeping
7.2 disaster plans
7.3 assessment of hazard levels
7.4 personal protective equipment
7.5 personal hygiene
7.6 maintenance
7.7 workplace environmental monitoring
7.8 health monitoring
7.9 records

Appendix 1: Notes on the toxicity of solvents

Appendix 1(a): Properties of common solvents

Appendix 2: List of legislation applicable to the industry and the operation of this code 49

General legislation administered by OSH inspectors
Detailed legislation administered by OSH (dangerous goods) inspectors or regional authorities
References in this code
Other legislation

Appendix 3: Other codes of practice and standards which should be read in conjunction with this code

Appendix 4: A simple example of part of a hazard assessment

Appendix 5: List of publications relevant to the industry and to the operation of this code