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3.10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Abrasive blasting has many hazards that may cause injuries to operators. To minimize risk of
injury to operators, each must be supplied with, and required to use Personal Protective
Equipment. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires the employer
to assess the workplace to determine what PPE is necessary and supplied to each operator
(Reference 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I). OSHA requires that this equipment meet or be equivalent
to standards developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Figure 3.10
below identifies the minimum personal protective equipment required for each abrasive blast
operator. Also identified are the OSHA references for each and the ANSI standard each PPE
item must meet. All PPE clothing and equipment should be selected for safe design and quality
of construction. Select each for proper fit and for comfort which will encourage operator use.
Figure 3.10 - Personal Protective Equipment
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