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1.5. PROTECT

YOUR

EYES.

Do Not operate this equipment without wearing OSHA approved safety glasses. Observe all
applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations. See Section 3.10 and OSHA 29 CFR
1910.133.

When filling the blast vessel and during the blast operation, abrasive can be blown in the face and
eyes of operators. All operators and personnel in the vicinity must wear OSHA approved safety
glasses during the operation of this equipment. See Section 3.10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133.

1.6. PROTECT

YOUR

LUNGS.

Do Not operate this equipment without wearing OSHA approved respiratory protection. Abrasive
blasting produces dust contaminated with toxic substances from the abrasive used, the coating
being removed, and the object being blasted. This dust may contain silica which can cause severe
and permanent lung damage, cancer, and other serious diseases. Do Not breathe the dust. Do Not
rely on your sight or smell to determine if dust is in the air. Silica and other toxic substances may
be in the air without a visible dust cloud. If air-monitoring equipment for silica is not provided at
the worksite, then all personnel MUST wear appropriate respiratory protection when using or
servicing this equipment. Breathing air supplied to respirators must be of acceptable quality.
Consult your employer and OSHA regarding the appropriate respiratory protection and breathing
air quality. See Sections 3.9, 3.10, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

Abrasive blasting produces dust which may contain silica and other toxic substances that can cause
severe and permanent lung damage, cancer, and other serious diseases if inhaled. All operators and
personnel in the vicinity must wear OSHA approved respiratory protection during the operation of
this equipment See Sections 3.9, 3.10, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

1.7.

BREATHING AIR QUALITY.

Do Not use breathing air that does not meet OSHA Class D standards. Use extreme caution when
selecting a source of breathing air. Breathing air provided by an oil-lubricated air compressor can
contain carbon monoxide; therefore, a carbon monoxide detector is required (See Section 3.10).
Carbon monoxide can be in the compressed air produced by an oil-lubricated air compressor when
it is operated at extremely high temperature; therefore, a high temperature alarm is required to alert
the operators when this condition exists. See Section 3.9 and reference OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(i).

Extreme caution must be taken when connecting to factory air sources. Factories can have

sources of compressed gases such as nitrogen which is fatal if used as a breathing air source. Verify
that the air source is breathable air.

Breathing air must meet OSHA Class D standards. Use of breathing air sources that do not meet
Class D standards can cause asphyxiation and result in death. Verify that all air sources are
breathable quality and use a high-temperature alarm and a carbon monoxide monitor when
required. See Sections 3.9, 3.10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(i).

Enclosed blast areas must be ventilated to reduce airborne dust to an acceptable level as required by
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 and 1910.94.