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Abrasive Blasting and Coating
Abrasive Blasting and Coating
The following precautions shall be followed during abrasive blasting and coating operations:
Only qualified and certified individuals shall operate Abrasive blasting and coating
equipment.
All personnel in the area affected by abrasive blasting and coating shall wear proper
PPE and respiratory protection (e.g., ventilated hoods).
Supplied air for hoods or respirators shall be of the proper type (grade D) and the
delivery system per the manufacturer’s specifications.
Operators shall inspect compressors and the air delivery system on a regular basis.
Operators shall perform mechanical integrity testing (i.e., wall thickness
measurement) on equipment that will undergo abrasive blasting.
Only approved abrasive blasting materials shall be used. Silica sand is prohibited as
an abrasive blasting material.
Abrasive blasting and coating equipment shall be properly grounded/ bonded.
A deadman’s switch (automatic shut-off) is required on the abrasive blasting nozzle.
Proper safety pins and connecting lines shall be in place at all potential disconnect
points.
Fall protection is required for heights above 1.8 m (6 ft) (e.g., proper scaffolding,
work platforms, and harnesses).
Abrasive blasting and coating areas shall be properly contained.
Proper barricades and warning signs shall be in place.
Air compressors used to supply breathing air shall be third party certified.