MAST

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

Division:

Analysis By:

Department:

Supervisor:

Job Title:

Auto Body Metal

Approved By:

Job Title:

Sandblasting Cabinet

Job Performed By:

Date:

Sep/12/2006

Frequency:

Hourly

JSA Number:
Teacher and or students

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: CSA approved safety boots/shoes, CSA approved safety glasses/goggles,
hearing protection, 100% cotton coveralls

GENERAL NOTES: Operators must be trained by a teacher, demonstrate competency and receive pre-approval to operate this
equipment, by the teacher/s of the Auto Body Metal shop or Automotive Technology shop.
No matches, lighters or cell phones allowed in the shop area. Long hair should be tied back; strings and hoods from pullovers/sweaters
should be removed or tucked inside of coveralls. Long necklaces and or bracelets should be removed.

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS:

Step
1

Description
Pre-operation walk around inspection of
sand---blaster and surrounding area.-Sandblaster side door swing should be
clear of obstructions. Ensure that the
side door closes properly and that the
latch secures door tight.
a) Check for exhaust fan operation. (In
the Auto Technology shop you must
attach an exhaust hose to the hose of the
sand blaster).--B) Check for cabinet light
operation.--c) Check glass for abrasive
areas.-a) Open doors and inspect door seals.--b)
Inspect bead gun for proper grounding.-c) Inspect gloves to make sure they are
not torn or ripped.

Hazard
a) Operation injuring yourself or --b)
Operation injuring others--c) Slip
around machine area.

Controls
a) & b) Remove any obstructive material from
door swing area.--c) Clean up sand from floor
area to reduce slippage.--Ensure that the
equipment is not damage - if damaged do not
use, notify teacher right away.

a) Dust inhalation--b) Visibility

a) Contact a teacher immediately if exhaust fan

fails to start-up.--b) Contact teacher and report
an inoperative interior light.--c) If the cabinet
inspection glass has been eroded, ask a teacher
to assist with its replacement or ask teacher to
have it replaced.
a) Reseal leaking door--b) Repair ground on
bead gun--c) Replace gloves--

a) Leakage onto floor - slips--b)

Electrical static shock--c) Sand
penetrating skin - abrasion

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If sandblaster passes all inspections and

everything is in good working order. --Turn
on light, ensure both doors are sealed and
secure, place hands in gloves hold bead
gun with one hand and with the other
hand hold what you are blasting. Press
down on foot pedal with foot, a mixture of
air and sand will be forced through the
bead gun. Continue sandblasting until
you are satisfied, job completed.
Remove foot from foot pedal, and wait
until dust has settled before opening top
door or side door to remove your work.
Once work is removed, re-latch door/s.
--Shut off light, (disconnect exhaust hoseauto tech only). Clean up any sand that
has fallen around sandblaster.

Doors not sealed and secured - dust

inhalation, leakage onto floor - slips.

Make sure doors are sealed and secure.

Dust inhalation--Slip around machine

area

Wait until dust has settled before removing your

work.--Clean up area of any sand that has fallen
around sandblaster.

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:

ID NUMBER:

LAST NAME:

FIRST NAME:

REMARKS:

JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:

DATE:

REMARKS:

Approval Signature:

Date:

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