MIL-HDBK-1110
Airless guns should only be used by trained personnel
and with protective guards because, at the high pressures (over
2000 psi), paint droplets can penetrate flesh. They should never
be pointed at any part of the body, and their nozzle guards
should never be removed.
13.6.3
Work in High, Confined, and Remote Places. Work in
high, confined, and remote places presents special hazards.
13.6.3.1 Work in High Places. Working safely in high places
requires the proper use of equipment designed to provide access
to the work site. Safety requirements for ladders, scaffolding,
and stages can be found in OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29
CFR 1910), Paragraphs 1910.25 (Portable Wood Ladders), 1910.26
(Portable Metal Ladders), 1910.28 (Safety Requirements for
Scaffolding), and 1910.29 (Manually Propelled Ladder Stands and
Scaffolds (Towers)).
a) General requirements for ladders used in painting
operations include
(1)
Do not use if rungs/steps are loose, bent, or
split
(2)
Keep ladders away from power lines
(3)
Never use as horizontal scaffold members
(4)
Use only as intentionally designed
b)
General requirements for scaffolds include:
(1) The footing/anchorage shall be sound and rigid
(do not use bricks, boxes, etc., to support)
(2) Have rigid guard rails (never ropes) and
toeboards or rails
(3) Keep them clean and free of abrasive, mud,
grease, and other debris
(4)
Remove unnecessary equipment
(5)
Keep platforms level at all times
(6)
Regular inspection and repair, as necessary
(7)
Never use ladders on their platforms to add
height
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