Q:What are the PPE requirements
when abrasive blasting?
A: 1910.94(a)(5)(ii) Abrasive-blasting
respirators shall be worn by all abrasive-blasting operators:
1910.94(a)(5)(v) Operators shall be equipped with heavy canvas or leather
gloves and aprons or equivalent protection to protect them from the impact of
abrasives. Safety shoes shall be worn to protect against foot injury where
heavy pieces of work are handled.
1910.94(a)(5)(v)(b) Equipment for protection of the eyes and face shall
be supplied to the operator when the respirator design does not provide such
protection and to any other personnel working in the vicinity of abrasive
blasting operations. This equipment shall conform to the requirements of
1910.133.
Also don’t forget hearing
protection!
