At 115 dB, the average volume of abrasive blasting operations, OSHA regulations allow for just 15 minutes of exposure. Operator downtime creates excess costs associated with an idle asset. Per OSHA requirements, better hearing protection does not reduce worker noise exposure. Only by reducing sound...
Empire’s Pre-Engineered Blast Booths (PEB) are easy to install and feature all components essential for OSHA compliant on-site air blasting. All components are engineered by Empire which assures balanced performance between components and provides users with a single source of responsibility…Read Mo...
Operator Safety Equipment for Abrasive Blasting We support our portable blasters and blast rooms with a complete line of modern safety equipment that protects operators and complies with OSHA when properly applied and maintained. All devices affecting breathing-air quality should be inspected and serviced...
last’ systems are designed utilizing Abrasive Blast System’s 35+ years of experience in the blast industry; they come with a many standard features and are available in several standard sizes. In addition, ABS can provide any needed consulting or PPE equipment to keep your operation OSHA ...
GlassOx Abrasives™ high-quality recycled crushed glass abrasive is available to the market at competitive prices by people that understand the surface preparation industry in general, and abrasive blasting in particular. GlassOx Abrasives™ is 100%
OSHA Compliance Issues: Metal Exposure during a Factory-Based Abrasive Blasting OperationGary Hubbard is an industrial hygienist with the Atlanta West Area Office. He can be contacted at 2400 Herodian Way, Suite 250, Smyrna, Georgia 30080; telephone (770) 984-1534....
In proper conditions, Blast Ninja can meet OSHA’s noise standard compliance 29 CFR 1910.95 of four hours of exposure, meaning that operators are protected and productive work time is improved. To learn more about Blast Ninja, visit Kennametal.com or contact your authorized Kennametal distributor ...
The geometric mean (GM) lead exposure for abrasive blasters and vacuumers was 鈮 4 脳 the OSHA Lead Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 50 渭g/m3. There was high variability in the personal lead exposures (Geometric standard deviation (GSD) 4.0 - 5.0). The GM hand wipe exposures exceeded...