Structural Painting

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Paint Selection for Normal Conditions

Topics: Ingredients and types of paints; Coating selection; Substrate; Ferrous and nonferrous metals; Concrete; Wood; Environmental conditions

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the three basic reasons for using paint.
• Identify the ingredients of paint and explain the importance of each.
• Name several generic paint types and describe their uses in normal industrial applications.
• Compare the characteristics of ferrous and nonferrous metals, concrete, and wood as substrates.
• Discuss environmental factors that influence paint choices.

Chapter 2: Coatings for Extreme Conditions

Topics: Corrosion; Galvanic coupling; Storage tanks; Waste-treatment, chemical, food, and beverage plants; Safety markings; Pipe identification

Learning Objectives:

• Give at least four examples of extreme workplace conditions.
• Explain the electrochemical process of corrosion and its effect in a galvanic coupling.
• Identify some paint types used for storage tanks and in waste-treatment plants.
• Discuss coatings appropriate for chemical plants and various areas of food and beverage plants.
• Explain the meaning of the colors used in the standard safety and piping codes.

Chapter 3: Painting Tools

Topics: Brushes; Rollers; Spray application; Air spray guns; Airless sprayers; Blasting equipment; Abrasives; Testing; Inspection

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the different types of paint brushes.
• Explain the uses of different roller constructions and different lengths of roller nap.
• Discuss the various types of spray equipment.
• Compare the different types of blasting equipment and the abrasives used with them.
• Explain how film gauges, holiday detectors, and surface profile devices work.

Chapter 4: Surface Preparation

Topics: SSPC and NACE standards; Chemical cleaning; Cleaning with hand, power tools; Abrasive blasting; Concrete prep; Special surfaces

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the importance of correct surface preparation and compare SSPC and NACE standards.
• Compare the various methods of chemical cleaning.
• Name the hand tools and power tools used for cleaning.
• Explain the characteristics and applications of the different grades of abrasive blasting.
• Describe surface preparation techniques for concrete, galvanized metal, wood, mildewed surfaces, and chain-link fencing.

Chapter 5: Painting Techniques

Topics: Mixing and thinning; Brush, roller, and spray application; Blasting; Coating failure; Calculating coverage; Follow up; Records

Learning Objectives:

• Describe correct mixing and thinning methods.
• Point out the dos and don'ts of brush and roller usage.
• Explain how to use and troubleshoot spray equipment correctly and how to set up blasting equipment.
• Discuss the causes of common coating failures and explain how to prevent them.
• Calculate estimated coverage and keep satisfactory records.

Chapter 6: Ground and Aerial Supports

Topics: Safety rules; Using ladders; Scaffold planking, Ropes and cables; Stationary and portable scaffolds; Rigging safely; Lifelines

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the importance of attitude in preventing injury, and how heat, cold, wind, and heights can be dangerous.
• Compare different types of ladders and tell how to use them safely.
• Discuss stationary scaffolding and accessories.
• Describe boom and scissors lifts and tell how to use them safely.
• Compare bosun's chairs, work cages, and swinging scaffolds and platforms.
• Point out safety measures necessary when using cable-supported or suspended units.

Chapter 7: Handling Hazardous Materials Safely

Topics: Fire hazards; Explosives; Fire prevention; Health hazards; Toxic, dermatic materials; Respiratory protection; Protective clothing; MSDS

Learning Objectives:

• Explain how painting materials cause fire or explosions and tell how to reduce these hazards.
• Define six categories of health hazards and name ways to avoid them.
• Give examples of toxic and dermatitic painting materials and explain the purpose of threshold limit values.
• Compare types of respirators and their uses, and list the rules for working safely in confined spaces.
• Describe appropriate uses for safety clothing and tell how to use an MSDS.

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