Are You Antifouling Safely? Complete the BCF Survey

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Do you use antifouling paints? The British Coatings Federation are calling for participants to complete a survey on antifouling practices and safety… Can you help?​


Calling all boatyard managers, owners, DIY applicators professional applicators and chandlers… Antifouling does a great job of keeping hulls clean and is environmentally beneficial when preventing the spread of invasive non-native species and improving fuel efficiency. However, for these products to be government approved, they must be assessed for risk against the environment and human health. This is largely dependent on boat owners and marine workers using the correct procedures when applying the antifouling products.

Human and Environmental Safety​


The British Coatings Federation (BCF) ran a survey back in 2015 to determine the extent people protect themselves with personal protective equipment. With a great response rate, the BCF, British Marine, the RYA, and the Yacht Harbour Association produced a number of leaflets with advice on best practices, to promote human and environmental safety.

  • The “Protect, Collect & Dispose” initiative which focussed on environmental best practice which antifouling yachts and boats;
  • the “Controlling Antifouling Washings from Shipyards” leaflet which focusses on best practice to prevent release of antifouling paints to the environment; and
  • “DIY application of antifouling paints” which contains guidance and best practices on application of paints.

However, use of these paints may become restricted to strictly professional applicators due to their hazardous nature and concerns over risks. Antifouling manufacturers are keen to understand the how aware DIY applicators and boat owners are of the risks and need for protective gear, and the measures they take to prevent damage to their health and the environment.

Fill out the BCF Survey​


Choose the antifouling survey that most applies to you:


The survey will run from 4th September – 30th November 2024.

BCF


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