Discussion over the hazardous points of sandblasting with its safety work procedure is not only beneficial for sandblasters but it can also be life saver for the servants who work with several companies. Before we talk on the sandblasting safety procedure and sandblasting hazards, let’s know something about sandblasting procedure.
Sandblasting is a process that uses a stream of sand which is propelled by water/air and after that applied on a surface. It is commonly used for cleaning the cast irons and also the preparatory process done on different kinds of surfaces before enameling, painting. Sandblasting is famous for cleaning and it is the best solution for surfaces with hard to remove grime and other debris. It should be noted that the desired intricate designs are created as soon as the exposed surfaces are hit by the Water/Air (Jet) propelled sandblast materials. These designs may have different finishes because depend on the sandblast material that how hard these sandblast materials hit the surfaces of the glass.
Usually Texas coatings of sandblasting create a powerful abrasive force that can work on any surface worked by using this air-propelled material. As per the work requirements, there alternative sandblast material (like iron emery, globules and powdered quartz) is available that can also be used. This complete process of sandblasting work can also be hazardous, so after discussing sandblasts material and its process. It is also equally important to discuss the hazardous points & safety precautions of sandblasting.
Sandblast work can be hazardous because during the sandblasting process workers may expose the toxic elements which are used in sandblasting. Apart from it there is a range of harmful particles which include zinc or lead. It is extremely important that safety regulations are observed during sandblasting process to protect servant from harm and injury. At the time of sandblast operations, the steps that must be undertaken to protect servant from the harmful effects of abrasive materials that is being use in sandblasting. Protective gears such as goggles and complete dress is extremely important while doing sandblasting. Let’s have a look on the sandblasting safety tips suggested by the experts.
Safety Precautions for sandblasting1. It is mandatory, as an operator you need to have a steady supply of clean air in a workplace where there is a heavy volume of toxic and harmful contaminants.
2. Before sandblasting, it is most important to make sure that it delivers a steady flow of clean air breathing apparatus.
3. Machines operators are strongly advised to remove the air breathing equipment at a safe distance from the work area as harmful particulates might remain back in the air even after the sandblast process.
4. Machine operator must wear standard quality gloves along with it use the prescribed footwear at the time of sandblast process.
5. Meanwhile it is also essential that safety procedures are observed with regard to the appropriate sandblast machine to be used.
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. The details of the safety measures applied to the machine, you refer to the operator’s instruction and safety manual given by the ‘Quality Spare center’ safety precautions book (provided with pipe shot blasting machine ) before starting sandblasting operation.
