Safety considerations for sandblasting osha safety manuals. This code of practice on abrasive blasting is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the work health and safety whs act. Significant progress has been made in the reduction of serious injuries and fatalities resulting from mine blasting operations. Background working safely with abrasiveblasting equipment is really up to you. Prohibit the entry of unauthorized personnel to the magazine. Abrasive blasting activities shall meet the requirements of, and conform to these legislation and codes of practice 4. Blasting safety demands the highest level of attention among employees working in metal and nonmetal mining.
Compliance to an effective blast area security protocol plays a key role in preventing injuries to miners, visitors, neighbors, and trespassers. Each site will have a lightning detection system and safety procedures in the event of an approaching electrical storm all blasting processes will be carried out in a safe and efficient manner. As a result, many workers are exposed to the hazards of sandblasting without adequate protection. Maintain a continuous educational program in safe operating procedures. Make regular job site safety inspections and conduct health monitoring. Pdf explosives and blasting procedures manual maria. Abrasive blasting, or what is more commonly known as sandblasting, is a common process in many industries. Process safety management for explosives and pyrotechnics. The mine safety and health administration msha of the department of labor. Even if all sandblasting equipment is properly designed and regularly inspected, users must always be alert to the hazards. The blasting contractor will use a signaling system to alert workers of an impending blast. The requirements of this procedure are intended to provide protection for worker health and safety and. Blasting pdf files you can use in your safety training programs. Introduction abrasive blasting is primarily used for surface preparation of metal surfaces to prepare them to accept a coating or lining.
Abrasive blasting, which uses compressed air or water to clean surfaces, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for paint or other coatings, can be harmful to workers if proper precautions are not. Protecting workers from the hazards of abrasive blasting. Abrasive a granular substance used in an air blast operation that is the means for blasting the surface of an object. Contractors ensure all equipment meets the requirements of this program provide contractor employees with certification training maintain records of maintenance and training. Surface blasting policy task risk x high medium low na. Abrasive blasting is the most common surface preparation technique used to remove old paint and other surface materials such as rust, mill scale, dirt, and salts. An effective blasting solution has been identified that enables the safe utilisation of powder factors several times higher than those used conventionally to provide significant improvements in fragmentation. Scope this procedure applies to all employees and subcontractors working within our controlled worksites. Despite the progress, injuries and fatalities continue to.
This procedure applies to all employees and subcontractors working within our controlled worksites. Surface blasting safety procedures conduct, along with the blast foreman, a month end physical inventory of explosives to verify record count. Training must include a demonstration of the cutting action of the high pressure water and of its ability to cut and penetrate the skin. A daily checklist insures that employees dont neglect to check the equipment for possible faults, wear and other potential safety problems.
Install mechanical stops, stingers and back out preventers as appropriate when doing any tube, pipe or vessel cleaning. A manually operated hinged opening at the top of the bulk abrasive blaster used as the abrasive inlet and as an inspection port. This document does not cover the entire process safety management psm standard, but only focuses on aspects of the standard particularly relevant to explosives and pyrotechnic manufacturers. It is typically used to strip paint or other items off of metal or even wood in order to get it down to just the raw materials. Manual cabinet blast cleaners should never be exhausted into an area where workers can breathe dusts. Abrasive blasting safety common hazards and how to avoid. Sandblasting operations can be overlooked when preparing safety plans because they are generally a small part of a larger project such as cleaning and refinishing or painting. Blasting safety regulations occupational health and.
In addition to mitigating blasting hazards, this procedure aids in providing additional. Prior to performing hydroblasting work, employees must be trained on the hazards including penetration of the skin by high pressure water, operating procedures, and maintenance of hydroblasters. The plan shall include all information, as detailed in section 2a, necessary to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the proposed blasting operations. Follow all safety rules and equipment procedures do not engage in horseplay follow supervisors instructions. Metal and nonmetal mine safety alert explosives and blasting safety blasting safety demands the highest level of attention among employees working in metal and nonmetal mining. Abrasive blasting creates high levels of noise that can cause substantial. Surface blasting safety procedures ensure training will include familiarity with the company surface blasting safety procedures, batfe regulations, msha explosives subpart e, and site procedures. This abrasive blasting procedure covers the minimum requirements to perform abrasive blasting. All mine operators, independent contractors and miners must follow strict explosives safety procedures to prevent fatalities. Insist that all employees observe established safety regulations and practices and use the safety equipment. Operators should also use heavy canvas or leather gloves, aprons, or leggings when appropriate, as well as safety shoes. Designate the booth an exclusion zone and post warning signs. Prevent unauthorized persons from entering the blast site.
Box 20825 phoenix, arizona 85036 phone 602 7165552 fax. Meanwhile it is also essential that safety procedures are observed with regard to the appropriate sandblast machine to be used. Workers, performing the technique, are at risk of exposure to the harmful effects of various toxic substances, including zinc or lead, when sandblasting existing coatings from surfaces. Blasting powerpoint presentations browse our collection of blasting powerpoint presentations. Plan for safety before each job and each new task, using a written job safety analysis. Abrasive blasting operations, engineering control and work. Abrasive blasting uses compressed air or water to direct a high velocity stream of an abrasive material to clean an object or surface, remove burrs, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for the application of paint or other type of coating. Safe work procedures the workplace safety and health regulation m.
Where a blasting operation is conducted in the vicinity of an active deep mine, the blaster shall observe all procedures necessary to secure the health and safety of the deep mine workers. Use this handy reference daily checklist to analyse your key requirements. The operator of the affected deep mine shall be notified of planned blasting activities to coordinate necessary precautions for underground workers. Safety and health topic pages listed here provide employers and workers with information that may be useful for safely conducting abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting produces a great deal of dust that includes metals and metal oxides. In abrasive blasting, compressed air is used to propel abrasive material from a blast pot, through a blasting. Therefore it is also most important to choose standard shot blasting machine from quality spare center one of the leading shot blasting machine manufacturer in india for safely sandblasting process. Powder man blast crew properly handle explosives according to current procedures.
Verify cap and fuse will not be used to initiate blasts in congested areas or adjacent to highways open to traffic. This module presents current blasting and related explosives regulations and identifies the. Sometimes when a project has a tight deadline it is possible to. See the wjtaimcas recommended practices for the use of highpressure water jetting equipment andor the water jetting associations, wja code of practice for additional safety information complete a job specific risk assessment and act on the. The following general requirements apply to both abrasive blasting and spray painting work. Liberty utilities will ensure project personnels safety by requiring the blasting contractor to provide safety training to its personnel, provide experienced supervisors, use safety equipment, practice good communication, and adhere to notification procedures including preblast and emergency notification. This sheet describes good control practice when abrasive blasting.
Since 2010, seven miners have died at mines as a result of flyrock, misfires and toxic fumes. Designate a qualified safety person to coordinate the program. Pdf environmental and safety accidents related to blasting. Blast plan a written procedure that details the methods and manner by which a project blaster will comply with pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and contract documents.
This fact sheet provides information on abrasive blasting material, health hazards, and methods to protect workers. If an electrical storm approaches during blasting preparation, the blasting contractor will follow the appropriate regulatory procedures and delay or reschedule the blast, as necessary. Evaluate competency of the individual prior to allowing the individual unsupervised use of explosives, documented on a msha 500023 form. For example, the removal of lead paint by abrasive blasting will likely require employers to follow provisions of the osha lead standard. Blasting regulations covers 29 cfr part 1910 general industry, 29 cfr part 1926 construction, batf and dot. A variety of industrial and construction settings instructional content. Periodically the basic fundamentals involved in blasting safety should be. Blasting operations create high noise levels, so hearing protection is a mustfor both the operator and nearby workers. This safety policy applies to all employees and onsite contractors involved in operations covered by the mapp hs program. Employers must protect workers from hazardous dust levels and toxic metals that may be generated from both the blasting material and the underlying substrate and coatings being blasted. Procedures verify with the person in charge that a copy of the preblast procedures and city of santa rosa explosives and blasting standards are on site and have been complied with. Roles and responsibilities table 1 outlines the roles and responsibilities pertaining to this procedure. Abrasive blasting procedure a317724 page 4 of 11 abrasive blasting code of practice 2012 safe work australia.
Provide adequate medical and first aid facilities for work caused injuries and illnesses. Sandblasting is a technique in which steam or air blasts dry sand onto a surface in an effort to prepare or clean it. Also referred to as abrasive blasting media or media. One of the greatest challenges, which a blaster faces in mining and construction blasting, is to accurately determine the bounds of the blast area. When site conditions and blasting procedures indicate that there is the potential for the migration and accumulation of gases, the contractor should specify information collection activities, modification of blasting procedures, and an action plan in the event of a high reading or alarm. These fully enclosed cabinets are designed to filter out dust and reuse blasting medium. Assist in the development of safe work procedures for the use of explosives. An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the whs act and the work health and safety regulations the whs regulations. Blasting operations guidelines procedures and regulations for the use of explosives in construction and demolition introduction this document consolidates the requirements, procedures and policies of regulatory and supporting agencies for use of explosives in blasting operations within the city of philadelphia. Mnm safety alert explosive and blasting safety mine. Follow all the points, or use equally effective measures. This safety policy provides the minimum procedures to be followed when abrasive blasting activities are conducted. Abrasive blasting uses compressed air or water to direct a high speed stream of an abrasive material to clean an object or surface, remove burrs, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for paint or another type of coating. S department of health, education, and welfare public health service center for discese control national institute for occupational safety and health.
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