Technical Committee Name: The Paints and Surface Coatings Technical Committee

 

# Of Members: 13

 

Introduction:

At the request of the Ministry of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change (MHURECC) The BSJ was called to reconvene the Paints and Surface coatings Technical Committee to establish a lead in Paint Specification for Jamaica.

 

Scope of work:

The scope of the Paint and Surface Coatings Technical Committee entails:

a) Review and revise the existing Jamaican standards for

b) Developing/adopting/adapting relevant CARICOM Regional standards

c) Development of relevant Jamaican standards

d) Serve as a technical advice team for related standardization activities and other related matters, (e.g. from regional or international sources) specific to the sector, that may arise during the tenure of the committee.

 

Current work programme:

The PSCTC work plan currently entails:

1. The development of a standard specification establishing a limit on lead content in paints for Jamaica.
2. The revision of the 6 existing paint standards
3. The adoption of current and relevant international standards

 

TC achievement

The PSCTC has achieved the following during the year 2021/2022.

Development-

1. DJS 358: 2022-Draft Jamaican Standard Specification for the limit for lead content in paints and similar coating materials.

Adoptions-

FDJS ISO 15528: 2022 Final Draft Jamaican Standard for Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes — Sampling

 

FDJS ISO 1513: 2022   Final Draft Jamaican Standard for Paints and varnishes- Examination and preparation of test samples

 

FDJS ISO 6503: 2022 Final Draft Jamaican Standard Test Method for Paints and varnishes - Determination of total lead -Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method

 

FDJS ISO 3856-1: 2022 Final Draft Jamaican Standard Test Method for Paints and varnishes - Determination of “soluble” metal content –Part: Determination of lead content - Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method and dithizone spectrophotometric method

 

FDJS ASTM F2853-10: 2022 Final Draft Jamaican Standard Test Method for Determination of Lead in Paint Layers and Similar Coatings or in Substrates and Homogenous Materials by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Using Multiple Monochromatic Excitation Beams

 

FDJS CRS 47: 2022 Final Draft Jamaican Standard for Paints – Water-borne coatings

 

FDJS CRS 48: 2022 Final Draft Jamaican Standard for Paints – Solvent Borne Coatings

 

Meet the members

Name: Johann Antoine, Chairperson

Mr Johann Antoine is a Research Scientists at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS-UWI) located in the University of the West Indies, Jamaica.

When he is not being a workaholic he is an avid runner and a rabid football fan. He is a sports fan in general but particularly football. He is also a lover of music which spans across several genres.

 

 

 

Name: Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, Vice-Chairperson

Mrs Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, B.S.c, PgCt. Med. Tox., MPH (I)

, is the Poison Information Coordinator for the Caribbean Poison Information Network, located in the University of Technology,

 CARPIN (UTECH), Jamaica. She is a Public Health Inspector by Training with over 15 years tackling public health issues.  Her education and specialist background are Public Health at the International Level, Medical Toxicology, Education and Training. She works both in the public sector and academic institutions. Her research area and professional background primarily focuses on poison through chemicals, with recent research work to include determinants to unintentional poisoning via household chemical, lead in paint study in Jamaica, and Pesticide Poisoning within Farming Communities. She has a passion for public health and protecting the vulnerable population from poisoning. She continues to initiate discussions with relevant stakeholders for policies to protect against poisoning both in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. 

She enjoys farming, reading and cooking for relaxation.

1. Hobbies include: reading, cooking, gardening
2. Advocate against poisoning for vulnerable populations
3. Member of International Pollutant Elimination Network Steering Committee
4. Kiwanian
5. Finalist for the Study UK Global Awards 2022

 

 

Name: Joseph Desporte, Technical Secretary

Mr. Joseph Desporte is the Chief Chemist at EDGECHEM (Jamaica) Limited.

 

Name: Lincoln Sharrier

Mr Lincoln Sharrier is the Operations Manager at Sherwin Williams Jamaica.

 

Name: Tio Stevens

Mr Tio Stevens is a Quality Assurance Officer at Paramount Trading Jamaica Limited.

 

Name: Kiesha Daley

Ms Daley represents Design 360 Management Ltd on this committee.

"Award winning Project Management Professional (PMP) and Architectural Design Professional with a demonstrated history of being solutions driven and committed to taking her projects successfully from inception to completion and a passion for sustainability and climate action.

World travelled, her career path has afforded her the honor of working with a number of cross functional and multi cultural teams, as well as equipped her with the skills of project planning, stakeholder management, multi disciplinary coordination, design,  construction drawings and procurement.  However, when it's time to recharge and relax, find her in the outdoors"

 

Name: Gurvon Spence

Mr Spence represents the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ).

 

Name: Mr Charles Kirton

Mr Kirton represents Brandram Henderson (BH) Paints

 

Name: Yanique Daley

Ms Daley is the Deputy Government chemist at the Ministry of Health (MOH).

 

Name: Mr Kevoy   Osbourne

 

Mr Osbourne represents the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation where he Director, Projects and Enforcement (Actg.) Environment and Risk Management Branch. His hobbies include researching and watching documentaries

 

Name:  Ms Arlene Lawrence

Ms Lawrence is the Director, Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Human Resource Management & Development Division at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA).

 

Name: Dwyte Bremmer

 

Mr Bremmer represents the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ). Dwyte is the recipient of a Master of Philosophy degree in Food Chemistry from the University of The West Indies, Mona. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Chemistry from the University of The West Indies.

Dwyte has been the recipient of extensive specialized training in subject areas such as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP); ISO 17025, 9001 and 14000 standards, and patent examination.

Dwyte has had what he deems to be a noble opportunity serving the Bureau of Standards Jamaica for 10 years in different capacities which includes analyst, senior analyst and currently Manager for the Chemistry Branch.

Dwyte is passionate about standards and Chemistry. He has represented the BSJ in various forums, gaining experience which has served to mold him on the value of standards and their impact on Jamaica and international trade. 

 

Name: Mrs Jacqueline Warren-Wilson

Mrs Wilson represents Berger Paints Jamaica Limited.