Analysis shall include analyses of the potential impact of surface
preparation operations on personnel and on others involved in and adjacent
to the work zone.
1.6.1
Worker Exposures
Exposure of workers to chemical substances shall not exceed limits as
established by ACGIH 0100Doc.
1.6.2
Training
Workers having access to an affected work area shall be informed of the
contents of the applicable material data safety sheets (MSDS) and shall be
informed of potential health and safety hazard and protective controls
associated with materials used on the project. An affected work area is
one which may receive dust, mists, and odors from the surface preparation
operations. Workers involved in surface preparation and clean-up shall be
trained in the safe handling and application, and the exposure limit, for
each material which the worker will use in the project. Personnel having a
need to use respirators and masks shall be instructed in the use and
maintenance of such equipment.
1.6.3
Coordination
Work shall be coordinated to minimize exposure of building occupants, other
Contractor personnel, and visitors to mists and odors from surface
preparation and cleaning operations.
1.7
QUALIFICATIONS
The Contractor shall provide qualified workers trained and experienced in
the preparation for painting of wood and metal surfaces in historic
structures and shall submit documentation of 5 consecutive years of work of
this type. A list of similar jobs shall be provided identifying when,
where, and for whom the work was done. A current point-of-contact for
identified references shall be provided.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
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NOTE: When the required quantity of a particular
material is 200 liters (50 gallons) or less, the
factors of time, value of material versus cost of
testing, and the end use of material may justify
acceptance on the basis of manufacturer's data.
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2.1
PAINT REMOVERS
Chemical paint removers shall be a commercial item specifically
manufactured for the type of paint to be removed.
2.2
EPOXY CONSOLIDANTS
2.2.1
Liquid Consolidant
Liquid wood consolidant shall consist of a 2-part, low-viscosity liquid
epoxy that meets the criteria of Table 1.
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