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Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires the employer to assess the
workplace to determine what PPE is necessary and supplied to each operator (Reference 29 CFR
1910 Subpart I). OSHA requires that this equipment meet or be equivalent to standards
developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Figure 3.9 below identifies the
minimum personal protective equipment required for each abrasive blast operator. Also
identified are the OSHA references for each and the ANSI standard each PPE item must meet.
All PPE clothing and equipment should be selected for safe design and quality of construction.
Select each for proper fit and for comfort which will encourage operator use.
Figure 3.9 - Personal Protective Equipment
The function of the Schmidt® AirPrep System is to reduce the moisture content of the compressed air
used in an abrasive blast system or for other compressed air requirements. The Airprep System is
4.0 Abrasive Blast System General Operation
