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    This document outlines hazards and required precautions for removing and installing vinyl tile. It lists 8 activities including driving to work, surveying the work area, removing tiles, using a propane torch, working with adhesives, cutting tiles, and carrying heavy equipment. For each activity, it identifies potential hazards such as cuts, inhalation of dust/fumes, fire, and back strain, and recommends precautions like wearing protective equipment, ensuring proper ventilation, keeping tools in good condition, and getting help lifting heavy objects.

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    Painter//Senior Painter: Structural Shop

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    This document outlines hazards and required precautions for removing and installing vinyl tile. It lists 8 activities including driving to work, surveying the work area, removing tiles, using a propane torch, working with adhesives, cutting tiles, and carrying heavy equipment. For each activity, it identifies potential hazards such as cuts, inhalation of dust/fumes, fire, and back strain, and recommends precautions like wearing protective equipment, ensuring proper ventilation, keeping tools in good condition, and getting help lifting heavy objects.

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    STRUCTURAL SHOP

    PAINTER//SENIOR PAINTER
    Ref. Code: S-P-1
    REMOVING AND
    INSTALLING VINYL TILE

    Activity Hazard Identification Required Precautions

    1. Driving to and from work site. 1. Motor vehicle accident; 1. Wear prescription lenses, if
    striking pedestrians, bicyclists, or required, and seatbelt.
    individuals using rollerblades. Verify that all equipment on
    vehicle is secured properly.
    Stay alert for pedestrians,
    bicyclists, and individuals
    using rollerblades.

    2. Surveying work area. 2. Serious illness from exposure 2. Before beginning work, have
    to asbestos; flammable or safety department determine
    hazardous chemicals may be if the floor contains asbestos.
    present. Also, have safety department
    check the cabinets and other
    areas for flammable or
    hazardous chemicals.

    3. Removing tiles using utility 3a. Cuts from tools or tiles; flying 3a. Wear gloves and safety
    knife and floor scrapers. tile chips could severely injure glasses.
    eyes.

    3b. Inhalation of dust; dust in 3b. Wear dust mask and safety
    eyes. glasses.

    4. Using propane torch to 4. Explosions; fire. 4. Before using torch, verify


    remove tiles. with safety department that
    there are no chemicals or gas
    in the vicinity. Remove
    flammable materials from
    work area. Always keep a
    fire extinguisher nearby.
    Wear leather arm guards.

    5. Working with nonflammable 5. Inhalation of fumes. 5. Work in a well-ventilated


    adhesives. area and use a fan. After
    putting down the adhesive,
    leave the area for a few hours
    to allow the fumes to
    dissipate before returning to
    lay the tile.

    6. Working with flammable 6. Explosions; fire. 6. Work in well-ventilated area.


    adhesives. Do not smoke. Do not work
    near open flames.

    REMOVING & INSTALLING VINYL TILE


    PAINTER//SENIOR PAINTER

    7. Cutting tiles with utility knife. 7. Severe cuts. 7. Keep tools in good condition.
    Inspect tools before use.
    Wear gloves. Make cuts at
    floor level. Cut away from
    yourself. Keep hands away
    from blade. Use normal
    caution required for all hand
    tools.

    8. Carrying heavy weight (tiles, 8. Back strain; overexertion. 8. Always have two people
    tile roller, and other equipment), carrying tile roller and other
    sometimes up multiple flights of heavy objects. Know your
    stairs. capacity for lifting weight
    and get help if needed. Lift
    using leg muscles. Keep back
    straight. Use mechanical
    lifting equipment.

    REMOVING & INSTALLING VINYL TILE

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