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The Abrasive Blasting Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips
- and falls
- Manual handling injuries
- 2. Equipment Set-up
- Electrical hazards
- Noise exposure
- 3. Abrasive Selection
- Inhalation of dust
- Eye injury from abrasive particles
- 4. Blasting Areas Identification
- Flying debris
- Unprotected surfaces and equipment
- 5. PPE Inspection and Use
- Incorrect PPE
- Damaged PPE
- 6. Operation of Blast Process
- Hearing damage
- Repetitive motion injuries
- 7. Communication & Signals
- Miscommunication
- Inadequate hand signals
- 8. Work Breaks and Rotation
- Fatigue
- Loss of concentration
- 9. Equipment Maintenance
- Faulty equipment
- Leaks or blockages
- 10. Cleanup and Waste Disposal
- Exposure to hazardous waste
- Slip and trip hazards
- 11. Decontamination
- Skin and eye contact with hazardous substances
- Inhalation of dust
- 12. Post-job Inspection
- Missed areas
- Undiscovered damage