Magnum Venus Plastech PATRIOT SS PAT-CCP-LS-0590-SS - Manual (Page 4)

MAGNUM VENUS PLASTECH Patriot SS Chop Check Manual 4
SAFETY & WARNING INFORMATION
OPERATING YOUR POLYESTER SYSTEM SAFELY
1. Introduction
Any tool, if used improperly, can be dangerous. Safety is ultimately the responsibility of those
using the tool. In like manner, safe operation of polyester processes is the responsibility of those
who use such processes and those who operate the equipment. This manual outlines procedures
to be followed in conducting polyester operations safety. This system has been specifically
designed for use of Polyester Resin, Gel-Coat, and Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxides (MEKP)
applications. Other formulations or blends considered for use in this equipment is strictly
prohibited without the expressed consent by Magnum Venus Plastech Inc. Magnum Venus
Plastech cannot eliminate every danger nor foresee every circumstance that might cause an
injury during equipment operation. Some risks, such as the high pressure liquid stream that exits
the spray tip, are inherent to the nature of the machine operation and are necessary to the
process in order to manufacture the end-product. For this reason, ALL personnel involved in
polyester operations should read and understand the Safety Manual. It is very important for the
safety of employees involved in the operation that equipment operators, maintenance and
supervisory personnel understand the requirements for safe operation. Each user should
examine his own operation, develop his own safety program and be assured that his equipment
operators follow correct procedures. Magnum Venus Plastech hopes that this manual is helpful to
the user and recommends that the precautions in this manual be included in any such program.
Magnum Venus Plastech recommends this Safety Manual remain on your equipment at all times
for your personnel safety. In addition to the manual, Magnum Venus Plastech recommends that
the user consult the regulations established under the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA),
particularly the following sections:
1910.94 Pertaining to Ventilation.
1910.106 Pertaining to flammable liquids
1910.107 Pertaining to spray finishing operations, particularly Paragraph (m) Organic Peroxides
and Dual Component Coatings.
Other standards and recognized authorities to consult are the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) bulletins as follows:
NFPA No.33 Chapter 14, Organic Peroxides and Dual Component Materials
NFPA No.63 Dust Explosion Prevention
NFPA No.70 National Electrical Code
NFPA No.77 Static Electricity
NFPA No.91 Blower and Exhaust System
NFPA No.654 Plastics Industry Dust Hazards
Type of Fire Extinguishing equipment recommended: Fire Extinguisher
– code ABC, rating
number 4a60bc.