OSHA Safety: Spray Booths

Spray operations can present both physical and health hazards to those involved. One of the most frequent types of spray operations is spray painting, and spray booths are a common engineering control used to protect workers. Spray booths serve two main purposes: (1) to protect the health of the painter, and (2) to reduce fire and explosion hazards.

This 1-hour online course is a review of regulations regarding spray booth design and construction as posted under Subpart D, Part 1926, from OSHAÆs Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. This course covers rules for topics such as spray booth design, spray booth construction and spray booth usage.

There is a test included at the end of this course.

• Know that spray booths are an essential part in providing ventilation to a construction site
• Understand how spray booths work and why they are needed
• Be well versed in the rules, regulations, and standards established by OSHA on spray booths

The Williams û Steiger Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 requires, in part, that every employer covered under the Act furnish to his employees employment and a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees. This course is part of a series which provides a cursory review of the OSHA Standards concerning a general interpretation, safety & health provisions including the Occupational Health & Environmental Controls. OSHA Safety: Spray Booths covers Section 1926.66 of Subpart D of CFR 29. The Safety and Health Regulations for Construction comprise Section 1926. 1926.66 covers the criteria for design and construction of spray booths.

In order to receive credit for this course, you must successfully complete the examination included with this course. Please review the text in its entirety. It contains useful information without which it will be difficult to complete the examination.

The Williams û Steiger Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 is the law. The information contained herein was obtained from U.S. Department of Labor documents. This home study course is not intended to serve as a legal document. Therefore, we recommend that you consult an Attorney prior to applying any of the principles listed in this course.

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Course Level: Intermediate

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