Genesis GHG350 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

paint StrippinG SafetY inStrUCtiOnS
WarninG:
vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. any pre-1977 paint may contain
lead and paint applied to homes prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead. Once deposited
on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result in the ingestion of lead. exposure to
even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young
and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning any paint removal
process you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead. this
can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint
analyzer to check the lead content of the paint to be removed. LeaD-BaSeD paint
SHOULD OnLY Be reMOVeD BY a prOfeSSiOnaL anD MUSt nOt Be reMOVeD
USinG a Heat GUn.
• Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible, open windows and place an exhaust fan in a
window. Be sure the fan is moving air from inside to outside. Proper ventilation reduces the risk of inhaling
fumes or dust created by using the heat gun.
• remove or cover any household items in the area such as carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing,
cooking utensils and air ducts.
• place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protective
clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
• Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask, which has
been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety
and Health (NIOSH), or the united States Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable filters are readily
available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from
sealing properly. Change filters often. DISPOSABLe PAPeR MASKS ARe NOT ADeQuATe.
• Work one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of the room and
covered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
• Keep the work environment clean. Keep food and drinks away from the work area. Wash hands,
arms, face and rinse mouth before eating and drinking. Do not smoke, or chew gum or tobacco in the work
area. Paint scrapings and dust created from removing paint may contain chemicals that are hazardous.
• Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not
be present in the work area until the work is done and all clean up is complete.
• Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving to prevent creating
excessively high temperatures. excessive heat can cause paint and other materials to burn and cause fumes,
which may be inhaled by the operator.
• Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors. use a wet cloth to clean
all walls, sills and any other surface where paint scrapings or dust have accumulated. DO NOT SWeeP, DRY
DuST OR VACuuM. use a high phosphate detergent, trisodium phosphate (TSP), or a trisodium phosphate
substitute to clean and mop the work area.
• properly dispose of paint scrapings. Following each work session put the paint chips, scrapings,
and debris in a double plastic bag. Close it with tape or twist ties and dispose of properly.
• remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area to avoid transferring dust to
other parts of the building. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is then washed
with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.
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