R307-353-7. Work Practices  


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  •   (1) The owner or operator shall:

      (a) Store all VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials in closed containers;

      (b) Minimize spills of VOC-containing coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials;

      (c) Clean up spills immediately;

      (d) Convey any coatings, thinners, and cleaning materials in closed containers or pipes;

      (e) Close mixing vessels that contain VOC coatings and other materials except when specifically in use; and

      (f) Minimize usage of solvents during cleaning of storage, mixing, and conveying equipment.

      (2) Solvent cleaning operations shall be performed using cleaning material having a VOC composite vapor pressure no greater than 1 mm Hg at 20 degrees Celsius, unless an add-on control device is used as specified in R307-353-8.