Reviewed Woodworking Options
Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented
for facilities. |
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| Use alternatives to solvents |
| Use material that does not contain solvents to eliminate all environmental problems. |
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| Provide spray gun training |
| Train people to use the spray gun equipment better. |
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| Use rags or brushes for pre-finish |
| Pre-finish furniture parts with rags or brushes. |
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| Provide training to prevent spills |
| Start a clean shop program to train employees to keep work areas clean to prevent
spills and waste. |
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| Reuse old solvent |
| Use old solvent to pre-soak spray gun parts. |
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| Start an employee incentive program |
| Begin an employee incentive program to reward best operating practices for operating
a clean work area. |
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| Replace sprayer |
| Replace existing sprayer with new equipment that uses high-volume/low pressure. |
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| Offer small employee bonuses |
| Pay employees small bonus for keeping good environmental records including
hazardous waste and air quality records. |
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| Start employee problem-solving team |
| Create an employee problem-solving team to deal with waste of all kinds on a regular
basis. |
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| Use natural finishes |
| Convert to natural finishes. |
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| Train workers on pollution prevention |
| Train workers on pollution prevention and ways to reduce and reclaim spills. |
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| Use better equipment |
| Invest in better equipment |
