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.