Blasting: Abrasives-Sand (2019)

The next Steps cover Cal/OSHA safety regulations for Blasting (Abrasives/Sand). Where appropriate, we have referenced the code from Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

The topics we will cover in this Navitent are:

-Air-Supplied Respirators
-Hearing Protection
-Body Protection

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Air-Supplied Respirators

Employees must wear supplied-air respirators (covering the head, neck, and shoulders):

-During abrasive blasting when dust may exceed limits specified in 5155, 5151(b)(1)(B)

-During abrasive blasting with silica sand or where toxic material evolves

Note: a dust filter respirator may be used for 2 hours during abrasive blasting if the concentration of silica dust is less than ten times the limit specified in 5151(b)(1)(C).

Hearing Protection

Hearing protection must be worn as required by 1521.

Body Protection

Body protection must be worn as required by 1522.

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-Air-Supplied Respirators
-Hearing Protection
-Body Protection

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