WAVISTRONG

Installation
Guide

12. Safety precautions 12.2. Cutting, shaving and sanding

The following safety precautions should be respected
when using GRE products.
The required Risk- and Safety measures when using resin
and hardener for adhesive or lamination sets are shown
under the R- and S- code numbers, which are listed in
manufacturers’ documentation (see table 1.1.).
12.1. Resin, hardener, adhesive- and
lamination sets
In order to avoid irritation of the respiratory system,
satisfactory ventilation should be provided. If a system is
hydro tested, adequate safety precautions must be taken,
as a “safe test pressure” does not exist. Any pressure in
itself is dangerous.
Experienced personnel must operate the test equipment.
Persons not involved in the test or inspection are not
allowed in the immediate area of the tested system. Only
one person should be in charge and everyone else must
follow his/her instructions.
When cutting or grinding GRE materials the following
personal protection is necessary to protect eyes and skin:
• A dust mask covering nose and mouth.
• A pair of safety goggles.
• Gloves and overall.
• Overall sleeves which are closed with adhesive
tape to keep the dust out.
• Protective clothing to protect the body.
• A well-ventilated room or open air to perform
the machining.
12.3. Environment
Always clean up the work area. GRE and cured adhesive
are chemically inert and do not have to be treated as
chemical waste.
Waste shall always be disposed in an environment
friendly manner.

Do not change anything on the pipe system when it is

under pressure. Leaking joints may only be repaired after
the pressure has been fully released.

The test equipment must be installed at a safe distance

from the connection to the pipe system.
If welding needs to take place, the GRE material must be
protected from hot works.

Fig. 12.1. Personal protective equipment

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