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12. WARNING! Abrasive
blasting with media con-
taining crystalline silica
can cause serious or
fatal respiratory disease. Exposure
to crystalline silica may cause silico-
sis (a serious lung disease), cancer,
and death. Exposure to aluminum
oxide (a dust generated from material
removing processes) can result in
eye, skin, and breathing irritation.
Always use a NIOSH-approved
respirator, safety impact eye glasses,
and a full face shield. Avoid skin
exposure. Proper ventilation in the
work area is required.
Prohibit silica sand (or other sub-13.
stances containing more than 1%
crystalline silica) as an abrasive
blasting material and substitute less
hazardous materials.
Conduct air monitoring to measure 14.
worker exposures.
Use containment methods such as 15.
blast-cleaning machines and cabinets
to control the hazard and protect ad-
jacent workers from exposure.
Practice good personal hygiene to avoid 16.
unnecessary exposure to silica dust.
Wear washable or disposable protec-17.
tive clothes at the work site. Shower,
and change into clean clothes before
leaving the work site to prevent con-
tamination of cars, homes, and other
work areas.
Use respiratory protection when source 18.
controls cannot keep silica exposures
below the recommended levels.
Provide periodic medical examina-19.
tions for all workers who may be
exposed to crystalline silica.
Post signs to warn workers about 20.
the hazard and to inform them about
required protective equipment.
Provide workers with training that 21.
includes information about health ef-
fects, work practices, and protective
equipment for crystalline silica.
Report all cases of silicosis to State 22.
health departments and to OSHA or
the Mine Safety and Health Adminis-
tration (MSHA).
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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