Overview

Spray operations can present both physical and health hazards to those involved.

Additional Resources

Related Safety and Health Topics Pages

• Dermal Exposure
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Other Resources

• Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Evaluating Exposure

Surface contamination may cause serious injury and permanent damage. Workers that may be exposed need to be aware of the evaluation methods for hazards in their work environment. The following references aid in evaluating surface contamination hazards in the workplace.

Hazards and Solutions

Many workers are unaware of the potential hazards in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to injury. The following references aid in recognizing and controlling surface contamination.

Overview

A "skin" designation serves as a warning that cutaneous absorption should be prevented in order to avoid exceeding the absorbed dose received by inhalation at the permissible exposure level (PEL). The skin designation which appears with some of the chemical hazards in 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1 is only given to a substance, which may be absorbed through the skin. The use of skin designation does not indicate that the substance may irritate the skin.