
Model 1264 Powder Feeder
Operator’s Manual
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When highly toxic materials are being applied, the contaminated air is
considered immediately harmful and the operator
MUST NOT
remove
the respirator. In these applications, the respirator must be equipped with
an emergency auxiliary source of breathable air that the operator can
breathe while working in the confined space.
1.5.3
Noise Protection
The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
requires
employers to provide safe working conditions. OSHA also requires
employees to comply with all rules, regulations and orders that apply to
their actions and conduct.
OSHA
does not provide thermal spraying-
specific rules but establishes general rules for the control of unsafe and
unhealthy elements.
1.5.3.1 Noise and Noise Level
Noise
is an unneeded and objectionable sound. Excess noise reduces
productivity, slows reaction times, and causes tension, hearing
impairment, and nervousness.
Noise level
is a measurement of sound wave energy (pressure). The
standard unit of sound measurement is decibels (dB). See Table 1-3 for
safe exposure times at different noise levels.
Thermal Spray Noise Levels
Thermal spray processes generate high noise levels. Table 1-2 shows
typical noise levels of various environments. To verify whether a problem
exists, measure the noise and noise levels at your site.
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