One of our members is based out of California and operates an industrial booth company. It’s rare you’d probably need to hire his company, but just in case you might work in the automotive industry, we want to showcase Shawn! What exactly is a paint booth, though? Well..
A spray paint booth is a piece of equipment that makes the spraying of fabricated items easy. It is created in such a way that it gets to filter out all the chemicals that result from the paint and dust that may build up as you do the painting work. The paint booth is also effective as it ensures that all employees that are using it are kept safe. It ensures that there is no hazardous spraying that may cause explosion and fires leading to destruction and employee injuries.
The Paint booth is designed in such a way that you remain well protected from all harmful chemicals that are spread by the paint. Also, in case there is an explosion, these booths have sprinklers that will help you put out the fires before it spreads.
Any isolated environment in which you may not be too comfortable working in can become a bit comfortable if you have this safety gear. A good ventilation system on your booth helps prevent chemicals from the paint building up and this ensures you are not at risk of health.
• Ensure your paint booth complies to government regulations.
The main reason the paint booth was invented is for protection of the employee mainly. If you must use a paint booth for your work, you must ensure that it complies to all regulations of the government. Government regulations ensure that all equipment meet a particular standard and if these standards are not met, then it would mean that you get to pay heavily penalties for putting yourself and others at risk. Paying hefty penalties are a waste of money and resources. It is better to save that money and use it to improve your equipment.
• Ensure the booth’s ventilation system is always in check
Once you use the paint booth, ensure to clean it properly and to have a change of the air filters once in a while. This prevents you from suffering effects of any dust that builds up or paint residues. These residue chemicals may be hazardous to your health and if some are poisonous, they may result in untimely death. Also, ensure that you keep in mind the airflow. It should be evenly distributed depending on the booth you are using to ensure that you also do not run out of
There are three categories of the paint booth each having a different way in which the air flows. This means that you cannot use them all the same way;
• Downdraft booth – According to the regulations of the government, this booth has met the required standards. What this would mean is that it is the most efficient. This booth, however, is not applicable in all environments. Before purchasing it for your work, ensure that you have in mind your workspace and see if or not this booth will work for you.
• Crossflow or semi-downdraft booth
While you are using these two booths, you ensure that you spray according to the direction of the airflow. In as much as the spray is moving away from you, you still need to ensure that you are in the right gear. The kind of gear you wear helps keep you safe. The spraying process may backfire and expose you to harm or hazards that may be very harmful to your health.
• Ensure to follow Instructions
While using the sprays, make sure that you read the instructions. Some of these paints are highly corrosive and contain very harmful chemicals. Lack of proper following of procedures may not affect you at that point in time but later, you may begin to experience complications with your health. To avoid all these, ensure that you follow all the right procedures. Keep checking if the government regulations have also been updated from time to time. This way, you ensure that you are using the right equipment. This helps you save up on any amounts you may have paid as penalties for failure to comply with the needed regulations.
Some of the health hazards that you are exposed to while using this booth include nausea, itchy or burning eyes, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. These are conditions that may worsen over time and especially if you keep working in this condition. They do not develop abruptly but develop slowly by slowly. As a result of this, you may dismiss the condition which worsens later. The only way to avoid this is to ensure that you are complying to government regulations. Ensure that you are always wearing proper safety gear and also work in an environment where your booth fits comfortably in the allocated space.