2. Safety and protection information
MERLION PLUS - E500
STD04
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2.4 Safety PPE
Eye protection-
Operators must wear visors and goggles to guard
against spray and flying debris. A combination of both goggles and visor
is advisable. And will protect the eyes and the face during both water-
blasting as well as abrasive water-blasting
Head protection-
Helmets must be worn at all time by personnel within
the work area.
Helmet material must be able to withstand mechanical shock without
fracturing.
Hearing protection-
Operators and other personnel exposed to noise
levels of more than 90-dBa for more than 1 hour must wear suitable ear
protection. Ear plugs or ear muffs are usually sufficient.
Hand protection-
Shear proof gloves must be worn by the operator at
all times. A glove combination of a cloth inner lining and a water tight
outer layer is preferred.
Foot protection-
Safety footwear with steel toecaps must be worn. Basic
safety footwear must also be equipped with metatarsal guards to protect
the instep. Safety boots are available in other designs than the
illustration.
Gaiters-
This is an additional layer of protection to the user foot that are
not protected by the steel top cap. It is intended to be worn outside of the
user’s regular protective boots. Five clips ensure that gaiters securely
stay in place. The entire area is protected. Very comfortable and light to
wear.
Body protection-
Waterproof garments protect the operator only from
spray and flying debris. They do NOT deflect direct jet impact.
Therefore, an operator must take care never to point a water-jet either at
themselves or other personnel.
Hose protection-
Protect user from high pressure water injuries incase
hose connection is loose.
The following protective clothing and devices should be worn both by
personnel operating the water blaster system and equipment and by those
working nearby.
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