SafetyQuestion 99 of 100
What personal protective equipment is typically appropriate when spraying paint overhead?
a.Eye protection, respiratory protection, and appropriate skin/coverall protection
b.Only gloves
c.No PPE is needed for overhead spraying
d.Just a hat
Explanation
Overhead spraying showers mist and overspray downward, so the painter needs eye protection, a respirator suited to the coating, and coveralls or skin protection. The specific respirator depends on whether the hazard is particulate or solvent vapor per the SDS and exposure assessment. Matching PPE to the task and product protects the worker.
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