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<br />Sep 11 2007 12:13PM LA HAUG ASSOC <br /> <br />9522261203 <br /> <br />p.4 <br /> <br />Dangers of Sandblasting - MBI Safety <br /> <br />/!.. /' /). Page 1 of2 <br />~r r;Ct.)7fkA- <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />.,',' 'I . <br /> <br />HOME. <br /> <br />tPrOdUCts & <br />Applications <br /> <br />T Ge.nerallnfo <br /> <br />l Safety <br /> <br />!?ackaglng <br /> <br />T About Us <br /> <br />300 s. 'Iklrt'tilBiotl StsC!f:.. 'troy GrOVe., it. MLtln .. ~) tal.aAW <br /> <br />Safety <br /> <br />-......-----=.-..~ <br /> <br />, contact U$l L(}cli.tkm I ~rtfflcation:& I <br /> <br />Dangers of Sandblasting <br />Protect your health from the dangers of sandblasting I Sandblasting with silica sand <br />makes a lot of dust. The really dangerous stuff is so tine you can't see it Breathing air <br />containing this fine dust can damage your lungs. You must always wear a helmet when <br />sandblasting and there is only one type of helmet that will protect you. The type of <br />, helmet you must use is a helmet that is supplied with clear air. The helmet must be a <br />good fit and in good working condition. <br /> <br />. A damaged helmet is dangerous. Do not use equipment that has parts missing <br />or damaged. <br /> <br />. The helmet must also fit well so that dangerous dusty air does not leak into the <br />helmet while you are working. <br /> <br />. The air supplied to your helmet must be dean and free of dangerous dust. To be <br />sure that the air is clean a filter must be fitted in the line between the compressor <br />supplying the air and the helmet. <br /> <br />. Your employer is required, by law, to provide you with the forced air full face <br />helmet and the clean air supply to go with it. He is also required to train you how <br />to use it and how to maintain it and keep it clean. <br /> <br />. Your employer must check the dust levels in the area where sandblasting is <br />being done. <br /> <br />. At least once every three years, your employer Is required to provide you with a <br />medical check~up. including an x-ray, to make sure that your lungs are not <br />damaged. <br /> <br />If you are working in a sandblasting area, even if you are only cleaning up, you must <br />also wear a respirator. Remember, THE DANGEROUS DUST IS INVISIBLE. Cleaning <br />up can make the dangerous dust airborne and breathable again. If the job site can be <br />wet down you should we down before startlngclean up. The dangerous dust can get <br />into your clothes and can continue to get airborne as you move. Don't try to blow it off <br />with compressed air; this only stirs it up worse. lf you can, change into clean clothes <br />before going home. <br /> <br />Do Not Forget! <br /> <br />. Invisible dangerous dust is made when sand blasting with silica sand. <br />. You must wear an air supplied helmet when sandblasting, <br />. Your employer knows the equipment and traIning you require. If you have any <br />doubts or questions ask your boss. <br /> <br />When you use the right equipment and are properly trained in its use and maintenance <br />there will be very little danger to your health from silica dust. <br /> <br />http://www.manleybros.comlsafety2.hOO <br /> <br />9/10/2007 <br />