Painting And Decorating Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2017

Question 6

(a)      Describe a spray gun.
(b)        State four safety precautions to be observed when spraying.
(c)        List four safety measures an employer must put in place for  spray painters.

Observation

This question is on spray painting. Some candidates did very well. The candidates were expected to provide the following answers in order to score good marks:
           
(a)        -           it is an equipment which uses compressed air to break up spray able   material and transfer it to the surface to be coated.
                                               
 (b)       -           avoid sparks
                        -           avoid smoking
                        -           provide fire extinguishers/provide buckets filled with sand and wet
                                    blankets.

  •       spray in well ventilated area.
  •       wear safety equipment.
  •       keep area free of debris.
  •       provide safety signs.

                 
(c)        employer must
-           provide protective clothing’s.
-           provide protective equipment.
-           provide proper maintenance and repair facilities.
-           provide medical or first aid kit.
-           ensure that the personal safety precaution complies with standard
regulations.

  •       provide adequate trainings.
  •       provide restroom/bathing facilities.
  •       provide canteen facilities.