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Sep I1 2007 12:13PM LA HFaL1G FiSSOC 9522261203 ~ p.4 Dangers of Sandblasting - MBI Safety ~?. ,~ Page i of 2 30o s. vaanYron 8tr.et. troy e~ur, s. w+~a . ( zar-snnn ~S~E'.f~ FtaYE i~rl !gyp ,~ ~6catltsets General flats Safety PacFcagln~ JibOUt I!S ! t:osrtact us 1 t-~oir i ceettneaeftwxa i Dangers of Sandblasting Protect your health from the dangers of sandbtasttngt Sandblasting with silica sand makes a lot of dust. The realty dangerous st tff is so fine you can't see it. (3reathing air containing this fine dust can damage your lungs. You must always wear a helmet when sandblasting and there is only one type of helmet that will protect You. The type of helmet you must use is a helmet that rs supplied with dear air. The helmet must be a goad fit and in good worlvng condition. r A damaged helmet fs dangerous. ^o not use equipment that has parts mtssing or damaged. • The helmet must also fit well so that dangerous dusty afr does not teak Into the helmet while you are working, . The air supplied fn your helmet must be dean and free of dangerous dust. To ha sure that the air is clean a filter must be fitted in the tine between the compressor supplying the air and the helmet_ . Your employer is required, by law, to prove you with the forced air full face helmet and the clean air supply to go with it He is also required to Bain you how to use it and tww m maintain it and keep it clean. . Your employer must check the dust tevels in the area where sandblasting is being lane. . Af least once every three years, your employer 3s required to provide you with a medical check-up, tncludtng an x-ray, to make sure that your lungs are not damaged. If you are working in a sandblasting area, even if you are only cleaning up, you must also wear a respirator. Remember, THE QgNGEROUS ~ttST f5 FNYI518LE. Cleaning up can make the dangerous dust airborne and breathable again. If the job site can be wet down you should we down before starting clean up. The dangerous dust can get into your clothes and can wntinue to get airborne as you move. Don't try to blow it off with compressed air, this only stirs it up worse. tf you can, change Into clean clothes before going home, Do Not Forget! tnvislble dangerous dust fs made when sand blasting with silica sand. You must wear an air supplied helmet when sandblasting. Your emptoyer knaves the equipment and training you require. If you have any doubts or questions ask your boss. When you use the right equipment and are properly trained in its use and maintenance there will be very little danger to your health tram sikca dust. http J/vnarv+.ruanleybros.cam/safety2htrn 9/1Q/2007