Putting your safety first - Resene

In 1989 the International Agency for researchon cancer classified the occupation of painting as agroup 1 Carcinogen [causing cancer]Between three and four thousand estimated deathsare due to industrial cancers every year*Identify your solvents/carcinogens.i.e. toluene\xyleneWear correct protection for the solvents.i.e. glove up, mask upEnsure correct ventilation for your site and workplace.i.e. extractor fansRemember VOC/s are heavier than air.i.e. extract from ground levelBe site safe for yourself and other workers.i.e. remember your work matesUse less toxic products.e.g. waterborne instead of solventborne, where possibleGLOVE UP – SOLVENTS CAUSE CANCER!see www.gloveup.co.nz for more information(reprinted with permission from www.gloveup.co.nz)*in New Zealand