Title: Paint various surfaces.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Planning, Constructing, and Maintaining Facilities and Equipment

Painting should include

- passing all required safety exams for lab/site safety and on the use of tools, machinery, and equipment specific to the painting procedures

- using all required PPE (e.g., safety glasses/goggles, gloves, protective clothing, respirators) and safety precautions (e.g., ensuring adequate ventilation, managing materials according to regulations and legal requirements, adhering to laws and regulations regarding disposal of material)
- identifying emergency first-aid procedures for dealing with
  - bodily fluids
  - electrical injuries
  - eye injuries
  - falls
  - burns
- adhering to safety requirements for painting operations
- maintaining a safe working environment (i.e., keeping work areas clear of clutter, identifying electrical hazards, using ground-fault interrupters and cords, chemical risks and hazards)
- using proper lifting techniques
  - lifting with the legs
  - keeping back straight
  - holding the load close to the body
  - getting assistance when necessary
- rotating tasks and taking breaks
- identifying the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them
- describing safe laddering techniques
- describing safe scaffolding techniques
- inspecting tools, machinery, and equipment for damage or wear and tear prior to use
- identifying the components of the machinery (e.g., guards, blades, moving parts, start/stop switches)
- identifying standard safety procedures (i.e., shop practices and manufacturer recommendations)
- observing a demonstration of the safe operation and use of each piece of machinery in the lab
- identifying tool defects
- using power tools that are safe for wet environments
- ensuring guards are in place on electrical tools, machinery, and equipment
- prohibiting operation of vehicles or using tools, machinery, or equipment while medicated or intoxicated
- establishing barricades around work areas
- ensuring adequate lighting
- adhering to emergency response plans
- reporting personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority
- explaining the importance of code compliance
- choosing equipment and supplies needed to complete the project (e.g., brushes, sprayers, rollers)
- applying paint to surfaces such as wood, concrete, metal, and grass.

Teacher Resource: OSHA Painting - Surface Preparation and Preservation

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does the characteristic of the surface to be painted affect the preparation work that must be done before painting?
- How does paint compare to lime/chalk when used to mark an athletic field? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each option?
- How does weather affect paint application?