Proper Ventilation
Applications like painting, cleaning and washing parts with solvent based chemical products can produce a substantial amount of VOC fumes. Adequate ventilation is only part of the solution, these fumes need to be captured before they have a chance to reach breathing zone of the worker. This type of pollution requires a carbon based filtration system.
Know the Application & Assess Safety Needs
Your fume capture equipment, filtration type, and supplementary personal protection equipment will depend on the type and concentration of VOC’s you are working with.
Evaluate your work situation critically. Ask yourself:
- Are you in a confined space with little or no ventilation?
- What kind of VOC’s are you dealing with? (consult your MSDS)
- Do I need to wear a respirator?