A Good Abrasive Blasting Environment

Do you know what can be considered as a good abrasive blasting environment? Sometimes people think there is no requirement for the environment of abrasive blasting. However, a good abrasive blasting environment can help begin the abrasive blasting safer.

1. First, when working outdoors, operators need to set a hazardous blasting zone to keep irrelevant people away from the blasting zone. This is very important because irrelevant people not just interrupting the blasting process, the blasting material particle can also hurt them.

2. The ground for placing the blast machine should be flat. Do not place blast equipment on an uphill or downhill slope. Make sure the blast equipment is placed well and will not move around.

3. Then check the job site to see whether there are things workers could be tripped over and fall. Make sure there are no excess things on the ground. Since workers need to wear heavy shoes and suit, make sure there are no other barriers on their way.

4. A good abrasive blasting environment also needs to be well-lit. If the environment is too dark, it can affect the workers eyesight and affect the work efficiency.

5. The abrasive blasting environment should be adequately ventilated. Some abrasive media particles are toxic to people. A ventilated environment can reduce the harm of toxic substances to workers.

6. Protecting electrical lines in the blasting area.

7. Make sure the carbon monoxide monitor is in good condition and test the air quality all the time.

Upon the good abrasive blasting environment, personal protective equipment is also important. Never forget to put them on before start blasting. As workers, they should know how to protect themselves, and as the employer, the company is responsible to make sure the working environment is safe for their employees.