Safety in finishing seminar

Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) is holding a seminar covering safety in industrial finishing.

The event, the first organized by the group, will be held from 5–6 April in Elgin, Illinois. CCAI and FMA are partners in FABTECH shows across North America.

The seminar will focus on NFPA 33, the Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials. Attendees will learn how to safely operate an industrial finishing line.

Specific topics include:                      

  • An introduction to safety
  • Overview and definitions
  • General requirements and construction/design
  • Electrical and electrostatic spray equipment
  • Ventilation
  • Storage handling & distribution                 
  • Fire protection
  • Operations, maintenance & training
  • Drying & curing
  • Liquid and powder coatings
  • Authority Having Jurisdiction panel discussion                                                   

This workshop is suitable for for those involved in paint and powder coating and costs US$550 for CCAI Members and US$695 for non-members. For more information go here.

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