Top Notch Safety With Our Sandblasting Suit
Aluminum oxide sandblasting can be an extremely powerful tool that, when handled responsibly and equipped with appropriate safety equipment, can provide effective blasting results. However, there are serious risks involved that must be managed to ensure both the blaster and anyone around him/her remain safe.
By taking these precautions, you can blast with confidence. By wearing protective gear, ensuring adequate ventilation, and maintaining accurate records.
Helmet
Blasting media can be hazardous, but when managed safely it can be used with precision and professionalism. By donning armor, controlling dust levels and protecting the body during use as well as restricting access to blasting areas.
An appropriate helmet fit is crucial, and manufacturers provide multiple sizes in this regard. A gear-testing expert explains that manufacturers tailor each shell specifically to different head circumferences; typically speaking, smaller helmets contain more padding and insulation than their larger counterparts.
A quality helmet should have a well-defined, clear visor and comfortable interior, along with features like chin spoilers that block airflow underneath it to reduce turbulence and fogging, as well as Pinlock attachments you place inside to keep the visor clear. Schuberth C5, AGV K6S, Shoei GT-Air II and KLIM Krios Pro all meet this criteria while offering photochromic visors which adjust automatically with sunlight, as well as peel-off outer lenses to quickly swap out dirty lenses without taking the helmet off first!
Respirator
Respirators offer protection from inhaling harmful particles when doing abrasive blasting by creating a protected pocket of air around the nose and mouth, but improper fitting could compromise this barrier; hence it’s essential for employees to wear their PPE properly.
OSHA mandates that every respirator used by employees undergoes a User Seal Check, such as either positive or negative pressure testing or according to manufacturer recommendations (when equally protective).
Workers should undergo annual training to ensure they know how to use their respirators properly, with common errors including facepiece seal leakage; improper use in hazardous atmospheres; removal at unsafe times; failure to conduct user seal checks and failing to clean and inspect equipment – these issues must be resolved or employees could become exposed to harmful contaminants with potentially severe health repercussions.
Full Blast Suit
Abrasive blasting can be harsh on surfaces it cleans away, as well as its operators. Therefore, they require PPE that provides industry-specific protection.
For maximum worker safety, ensure they are supplied with appropriate sandblasting safety equipment that includes protective helmets and clothing, NIOSH-approved respirators and leather blast gloves. Also be sure to implement proper cleaning protocols using water-based methods in order to minimize the amount of abrasive dust released post-blasting cleanup.
BlastOne provides an extensive selection of industry-specific personal protective equipment to keep your workforce protected and performing at its peak. Their BlastSafe ULTRA suit features recoil-absorbing inlays, rigid fabrics and comfortable sports cuffs to provide unparalleled performance – and six sizes from medium to 4XL ensure easy fitting across teams. It meets EN ISO 14877:2002 Type 1 standards while being fire retardant – for something even lighter check out their BlastSafe Base Light Suit option!
Leather Blast Gloves
Sandblasting can be an extremely hazardous process, but when conducted by trained professionals using proper equipment and safety protocols in an airtight space. To ensure employees remain safe during this process, make sure they have access to protective gear such as helmets, respirators masks, protective clothing gloves and safety footwear.
Hand protection is as equally essential to effective blasting as wearing a blast suit, particularly when working with aluminum oxide media that produces sharp particles during sandblasting. Heavy-duty leather blast gloves will protect hands from particle ricochet, and when combined with full blast suits this gear provides full body coverage against injury risk.
These safety boots feature a composite toe and Kevlar anti-puncture inlay for unparalleled protection and comfort. Made of top quality materials like leather and rubber for optimal safety and comfort. They meet EN 14594:2018 flammability standards.