Personal protective equipment in the renovation of sewers with epoxy and urethane

Type of item
MS information
Country
Finsko

Finnish

Description

This guideline is aimed at supporting workers maintaining sewers with epoxy and urethane. It describes the risks and the prevention measures.
In sewer coating, the work must be organized as safely as possible. In particular, both direct and surface chemical contact must be prevented. Personal protective equipment must be used at work. In addition to chemicals, there are also other dangerous factors at work, the significance of which for safety must be assessed and managed.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health — FIOH
Provider name (Original)
Työterveyslaitos
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Surface Coatings
Construction
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Gases
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Neurotoxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description

Urethane, epoxy resin

Prevention measures
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Risk assessment
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers