KILDONAN-EAST COLLEGIATE

JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS & SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

Division:

RETSD

Analysis By:

Department:

Kildonan-East Collegiate

Supervisor:

Job Title:

Auto Tech

Approved By:

Job Title:

Sandblasting Cabinet AT40

Job Performed By:

Kildonan-East Staf

Date:

Sep/12/2006

Frequency:

Hourly

JSA Number:

AT40

Teacher and or students

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: CSA approved steel-toed boots/shoes, CSA approved safety glasses/goggles,
hearing protection - per RETSD policy, 100% cotton coveralls

GENERAL NOTES: Operators must be trained by a teacher, demonstrate competency and receive pre-approval to operate this
equipment, by the teacher/s of the Auto Body Metal shop or Automotive Technology shop.
No matches, lighters or cell phones allowed in the shop area. Long hair should be tied back; strings and hoods from pullovers/sweaters
should be removed or tucked inside of coveralls. Long necklaces and or bracelets should be removed.

JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS:

Step
1

Description
Pre-operation walk around
inspection of sandblaster
and surrounding area.
Sandblaster side door swing
should be clear of
obstructions. Ensure that
the side door closes properly
and that the latch secures
door tight.
1) Check for exhaust fan
operation.
2) Check for cabinet light
operation.
3) Check glass for abrasive
areas.

Hazard
1) Operation injuring yourself
2) Operation injuring others
3) Slip around machine area

Controls
1) & 2) Remove any obstructive material from door swing
area.
3) Clean up sand from floor area to reduce slippage. Ensure
that the equipment is not damaged, if damaged do not use,
notify teacher right away.

1) Dust inhalation
2) Visibility

1) Contact a teacher immediately if exhaust fan fails to startup.

2) Contact teacher and report an inoperative interior light.
3) If the cabinet inspection glass has been eroded, ask a
teacher to assist with its replacement or ask teacher to have
it replaced.

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1) Open doors and inspect

door seals.
2) Inspect bead gun for
proper grounding.
3) Inspect gloves to make
sure they are not torn or
ripped.
If sandblaster passes all
inspections and everything
is in good working order.
Turn on light, ensure both
doors are sealed and secure,
place hands in gloves hold
bead gun with one hand and
with the other hand hold
what you are blasting. Press
down on foot pedal with
foot, a mixture of air and
sand will be forced through
the bead gun. Continue
sandblasting until you are
satisfied, job completed.
Remove foot from foot
pedal, and wait until dust
has settled before opening
top door or side door to
remove your work. Once
work is removed, re-latch
door/s. Shut off light, clean
up any sand that has fallen
around sandblaster.

1) Leakage onto floor causing

slipping and/or falling.
2) Electrical static shock
3) Sand penetrating skin causing
abrasion.

1) Reseal leaking door

2) Repair ground on bead gun
3) Replace gloves

Doors not sealed and secured;

1) Dust inhalation
2) Leakage onto floor causing
slipping and/or falling.

Make sure doors are sealed and secure.

Dust inhalation
Slip and/or fall around machine area

Wait until dust has settled before removing your work.

Clean up area of any sand that has fallen around sandblaster.

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AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:

ID NUMBER:

LAST NAME:

FIRST NAME:

REMARKS:

JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:

DATE:

REMARKS:

Approval Signature:

Date:

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