Hydrographics Safety: Proper PPE Tips

Hydrographics Safety: Proper PPE Tips

Safety is a key concern when using hydrographics. Many people ignore the safety concepts due to the perception that hydrographics is not dangerous. There are many unforeseen effects when handling hydrographics, such as the effects of activators on the skin and the long-term damage to skin cells that can result in tumors or cancers. Here are some tips to keep you safe when you are using or having fun with hydrographic.

With hydrographics, you are required to paint the parts, spray the activator, rinse and dry the parts and so forth. These activities put you in danger, so you need PPE. The level of PPE required depends on the activities you do.

Gloves

 There are different types of gloves on the market, and not all are suitable when dealing with hydrographics. Get a latex or nitrile glove to keep your hands safe. These gloves have tighter surface membranes and are more effective at keeping harmful substances from penetrating your skin. Your hands are involved in many activities, such as dipping, spraying and rinsing, so you’re bound to come into contact with a lot of chemicals when creating hydrographics.

Face Protection

 You should use transparent safety glasses to keep your eyes safe. Safety glasses are effective when doing activities such as spraying activators or painting your parts. They protect the eyes from paint or evaporating activator particles. Ensure they are large enough to cover the entire eye when working with vaporizing chemicals or those likely to splash. 

A face shield is more effective than safety glasses. They cover the entire face, protecting various parts such as the nose, mouth and lips. You can select between the glasses and the shield, depending on the situation.

Face Mask

Face masks for handling hydrographics should be different from any other masks. The most effective masks are the ones with disposable cartridges to enable you to change the cartridges. They help you breathe the fresh air while keeping the chemicals away. They are effective when spraying out with a paint gun. The mask is necessary to prevent chest and lung problems when you breathe in the chemicals. They are also perfect for those with allergic reactions to certain chemicals, activators, and sprays. Inspect the mask to ensure they have the correct filters; check the filters you need by understanding the chemical composition of the chemicals you are using.

Respirators and Paint Suits

The use of a respirator or a paint suit depends on the activities you are involved in. The large-scale industrial handling of hydrographics and painting requires you to have the suit and the respirator due to contamination within the facilities. Painting or working with big items requires a paint suit. The paint suit helps you keep your clothes from stains. The suit covers the entire body, reducing skin contact with the paints. 

The suit also prevents you from any dust or chemicals that can fall off your clothes. It prevents you from transferring the chemicals to the people you will interact with after work. It also keeps your hair safe to avoid the side effects of paints on the hair.

July 6, 2022