Particulate matter
Particulate matter can penetrate workers doing abrasive blasting. Common injuries include:
- eye damage
- severe lacerations
- skin penetrations
Particulate matter includes both small particles of the object being blasted and the abrasive material.
To reduce the possibility of workers being injured by particulate matter, employers should:
- fit blasting equipment with a fast acting self-actuating cut-off device, or a dead man control, under the direct control of the nozzle operator
- fit blasting equipment with hose whip checks or hose coupling safety locks
- ensure blast hoses are uncoiled when in use
- ensure workers only point the blast nozzle at the work
- ensure workers wear suitable personal protective equipment
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