Plant, equipment and machinery
The plant, equipment and machinery used in abrasive blasting should be checked daily for wear and damage by the operator. Owners of machinery and equipment should keep log books and inspection check sheets containing a full history of service and repairs.
Information on how to use the following plant, equipment and machinery safely can be found in abrasive blasting, plant and equipment section of the Abrasive Blasting Industry Code of Practice 2004:
- air compressors and blast pots
- blasting nozzles
- dead man controls
- blast hoses, hose whips and couplings
- water blasting equipment
- blasting cabinets
- blasting chambers
- temporary enclosures
- respirators and blast helmets
- supply air for respirators and blast helmets
- spray painting equipment
Further information on machinery is provided in hazards of abrasive blasting section of the Abrasive Blasting Industry Code of Practice 2004 and the plant, equipment and machinery section.
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