FHWA Bridge Coatings Technical Note: Personnel Protection During Bridge Paint Removal

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FHWA Bridge Coatings Technical Note: Personnel Protection During Bridge Paint Removal

2020-09-01
By United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration

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English

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Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
Subject/TRT Terms:

Paint Removal Personal Protective Equipment Protective Coatings Steel Bridges
Resource Type:

Brief
Right Statement:

Public Domain
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Abstract:

Many steel bridges are currently in need of maintenance. Maintenance operations may range from small component replacement jobs to major maintenance activities including repainting. Many steel bridges in the highway system are coated with paint that contains toxic heavy metal pigments (e.g., lead, chromate) in varying concentrations. These metals can be hazardous to human health if inhaled or ingested in relatively small quantities in the form of dusts or fumes. It is important to take appropriate measures to protect workers and inspectors potentially exposed to these hazards. Protection measures are straight forward, and when followed, can protect personnel while allowing for safe and productive work.
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PDF
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Federal Highway Administration
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