Epoxy coating and painting: energy sources and direct controls

Applying epoxy coatings in battery rooms and containment areas exposes people to solvents, resins and vapour in enclosed spaces.

High-energy check

Treat solvent vapour in an enclosed room as a health and ignition exposure. Two-part products add skin sensitisation on contact.

This task's main energy sources are not calculated by this tool. Use the trigger checks below and competent-person verification.

Trigger checks

Chemical
Harmful, reactive, flammable, corrosive or toxic substances.

Direct controls to verify

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Safety data sheets for each product are at the work location.
Ventilation for the room is running before coating starts.
Ignition sources are removed from the vapour area.
Product-specific gloves and eye protection are worn.
The area is signed and closed to other trades during application and curing.
Stop if anyone reports dizziness or eye irritation.

For your SPA or pre-start

State the products and their data sheets, the ventilation and monitoring for the space, the ignition controls and the PPE specific to the product.

Limitations: This tool supports planning and verification only. It does not replace competent risk assessment, legal duties, employer procedures, client requirements or competent supervision.