This guide gives a brief outline of 'The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002'.

It identifies the main elements that employers need to consider to satisfy the requirements of the regulation.

The detail is already built into the MRATs.

 

Using solvent based paints, such as sanding sealer, Hammerite, external gloss paints

Painting using brushes, spray painting, finishing with polyurethane varnish, 'transparent’ polish, cellulose-based finishes.Cleaning brushes.Drawing with inks and permanent felt tip markers.

Cleaning oil-based paints off brushes and rollers using solvents such as turpentine, white spirit or cellulose thinners. Cleaning emulsion and vinyl emulsion paints off brushes and rollers using water.