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Abrasive blasting
Abrasive blasting is the METHOD for
removal of rust, scale, paint, graffiti,
mildew, and various forms of surface
preparation.
implemented;
Where air supply is from a local air
checked.
Control measures
Measures to control the risks from particulate matter include:-
Administration
The length of time an operator is required to operate
a blast nozzle should be kept to a minimum.
This may be achieved through job rotation or more
frequent breaks.
Frequent maintenance of equipment may also
reduce the levels of vibration.
Working in a confined space
Abrasive blasting in a confined space should
only be under taken when it is not possible to
avoid doing the work in that space.
A safe system of work should be developed
and implemented, and access limited to
personnel needing to work in the confined
space.
Hazards
chemical agents such as combustible gases or
vapours, toxic gases or vapours, combustible
or toxic liquids or solids, or potentially
explosive dusts;
oxygen deficiency or excess; and
physical agents such as thermal extremes,
radiation, noise or flooding.
Controls
The system of work should ensure:-
Adequate illumination is provided to ensure visibility
is sufficient to allow safe work to continue;
Where air-supplied respirators are required, the
breathing air line to the respirator is protected from
damage or restriction;
Escape equipment is provided and accessible; and
There is a means by which the stand-by person or
observer is able to cut off the flow of the material if
the person operating the nozzle in the confined space
becomes unable to operate or control the nozzle.
Consideration must also be given to whether the
circumstances require safety harnesses and lines to
be used.
Fall / Tripping hazard
Falling is a major risk at any time a worker is
required to work above or below ground level. Where
there is the risk of a person falling from, through or
into a place.
While using any means of access to and egress from
the workplace;
Safety signs are prominently displayed;
elevating work platforms are fitted with operator
controls, hand rails and fender (toe) boards; and
adequate lighting is available so that the operator
can see:
the physical limits of the work platform;
any other persons in the work area;
all control devices; and
Fall / Tripping hazard cont.,
An effective means of communication is
established and maintained.
Slipping on wet surfaces.
Tripping on hoses.
Being struck by objects loosened by
abrasive blasting equipment.
Training of employees in the selection,
fitting, use, care, maintenance and storage
of equipment.
Training of employees in emergency
evacuation procedures (eg. rescue).
BLASTING WORK AT HEIGHT
Supplied air for respiratory
equipment
Supplied air for respiratory equipment must be supplied at
a rate of at least 170 liters / min.
It must contain at least 19.5% but not more than 22%
oxygen by volume.
It must be passed through a purifying device to ensure it
does not have an objectionable or nauseous odour.
The compressed air equipment
must also have a thermostatically
controlled interlock to cut off the
air supply if it overheats.
Supplied air for respiratory
equipment cont.,
Breathing air hose connections must have a
system to prevent accidental disconnection
and fittings that cannot be connected to
other compressed air equipment.
Breathing hoses should have non-toxic
linings.
Air lines and fittings should be inspected
each day for worn areas and leaks. Air lines
should be routed as straight as possible.
Do not place breathing air lines where
vehicles can run over them.
Eye and skin protection.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENTS (PPE)
eye protection - safety glasses, goggles, face shields,
hoods or helmets with lenses designed to withstand
medium to high velocity impact by flying objects;
hand protection - industrial safety gloves or mittens
of an appropriate material to reduce penetration of
particulate matter;
foot protection - footwear made of material which
reduces penetration from particulate matter, and
where appropriate, is waterproof; and
protective clothing such as protective suits, leather
coveralls, overalls, long sleeved shirts and long
trousers.
PPE
Housekeeping
Drift from abrasive blasting can be harmful not only
to workers but also to others.
Good housekeeping can minimize the risk of
exposure.
While other control measures should prevent dust
escaping from the area where blasting is being
done.
Any dust or residue that does make its way into the
workplace should be cleaned as soon as practical
after blasting has finished.
Where practical, accumulated dust should be
removed using wet cleaning methods, or High
Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter vacuum
methods.
Training ‘ Mandatory ’
Proper training in selection of appropriate
equipment and safe working methods can reduce
risk.
Induction and ongoing training must be given to any
worker exposed to risks from dust.
The training should be appropriate to the level of
risk, as identified by a risk assessment.
As a minimum, workers should be adequately
trained in safe methods of work, use of plant and
equipment including the correct use,
Storage and maintenance of respiratory and other
personal protective equipment.
CONCLUSION
1. Elimination The most desirable option.
If you eliminate a hazard you completely eliminate the
associated risk.
2. Substitution:-You can substitute something else (a substance
or a process) that has less potential to cause injury.
3. Isolation/ Engineering:- You can make a structural change to
the work environment or work process to interrupt the path
between the worker and the risk.
4. Administrative:- You may be able to reduce risk by upgrading
training, changing rosters, or other administrative actions.
5. Personal protective equipment (the least desirable option).
When you can't reduce the risk of injury in any other way, use
personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.) as a
last resort.
In practice, several control options are often used in
combination. This is particularly true in abrasive blasting,
with personal protective equipment usually used in
conjunction with other control measures.
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