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eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits General Requirements Shipbuilding Ship Repair Shipbreaking Barge Cleaning Ship Repair » Surface Preparation for Coating of Surfaces   Click on an area for more specific information. Toxic Solvents | Chemical Removers | Mechanical Removers Surface preparation involves the removal of old paint, oil, scale, or rust before painting or coating application. Methods include: Toxic Cleaning Solvents (e.g., mineral spirits, diesel fuel, degreasers) Chemical Removers (e.g., paint stripper, methylene chloride) Mechanical Removers (e.g., abrasive blasting, needle gunning and grinding) Flammable Solvents Surface preparation may range from a simple wipe down to a total stripping of coating. After the spaces or surfaces are evaluated and the cleaning process is complete, the shipyard must determine what personnel, equipment, and materials are required for the surface preparation and conduct a hazard assessment for PPE. [1915.152(b)] Review the Confined/Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres before proceeding with this section.   eTools Home : Shipyard Employment Scope | Glossary | Additional Resources | Viewing / Printing Instructions | Credits

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