I thought the respirator would only block particles...not fumes. Today im gonna try to put the tray far away from me and put my extension pole on full blast to keep it about 15 feet away.
Ya, that was in the wintertime tho. But its pretty good for covering up while doing solvents and spraying.
Plus, if I put on a sweater after work, I can meet my wife for a fancy dinner and not have to change
Seriously, buy a decent mask for thirty bucks, , maybe even spring for the replacement cartridges and filters too. It is your health and comfort after all.
I mostly just don't opt for oil anymore, but use a mask if I'm going to be inside wit oil for a more than half an hour to an hour, always while spraying, whether oil or WB. The cartridges dont last as long as some might think, especially with the spray.
I was using an OB primer today....outside...for about 2 hours...and I almost got sick from the fumes.Is there any good method to avoid killing millions of brain cells when using this stuff? It did work awesome tho.
good idea to keep the filters in a sealed zip lock bag when the mask isn't on your face . keeps the carbon from being activated/working for free:thumbup:
good idea to keep the filters in a sealed zip lock bag when the mask isn't on your face . keeps the carbon from being activated/working for free:thumbup:
Also helps keep the interior of the mask cleaner so you don't inhale a bunch of garbage when you put it on after digging it out of some supply bin or off a hook in your rig.
Are you really running a painting business without having basic knowledge of trade safety standards? If so, I would highly suggest that you get proper training before continuing, for your safety, and for the safety of others.
If you're an employee, it is your right to demand and recieve proper PPE(personal protective equipment) from your employer.
While some of the above posts read a little harsh they all bring up the valid points that you seem to be learning as you go. I always push for proper training because imo without it the end results is watering down the skilled trade.
I brushed oil paint on an interior yesterday and honestly did not smell a thing, I could not imagine feeling the effects on an exterior.
Wear a properly fitted respirator and make safe ladder moves.
I've used oil based b4 but it's been about 4 years. Im 85% interior and have very little use for it. Be as harsh as u want, I have thick skin.
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