MAST

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

Division: Analysis By: Date: Sep/12/2006

Department: Supervisor: Frequency: Hourly

Job Title: Auto Body Metal Approved By: JSA Number:

Job Title: Sandblasting Cabinet Job Performed By: Teacher and or students

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: CSA approved safety boots/shoes, CSA approved safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection,
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 Description Hazard Controls

1 Pre-operation walk around inspection of sand---
blaster 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.
2 a) Check for exhaust fan operation. (In the
Auto Technology shop you must attach an
exhaust hose to the hose of the sand blaster).--
B) Check for cabinet light operation.--c) Check
glass for abrasive areas.--
3 a) Open doors and inspect door seals.--b)
Inspect bead gun for proper grounding.--c)
Inspect gloves to make sure they are not torn
or ripped.
a) Operation injuring yourself or --b)
Operation injuring others--c) Slip around
machine area.
a) Dust inhalation--b) Visibility
a) Leakage onto floor - slips--b) Electrical
static shock--c) Sand penetrating skin -
abrasion
a) & b) Remove any obstructive material from door
swing area.--c) Clean up sand from floor area to
reduce slippage.--Ensure that the equipment is not
damage - if damaged do not use, notify teacher right
away.
a) Contact a teacher immediately if exhaust fan fails to
start-up.--b) Contact teacher and report an inoperative
interior light.--c) If the cabinet inspection glass has
been eroded, ask a teacher to assist with its
replacement or ask teacher to have it replaced.
a) Reseal leaking door--b) Repair ground on bead
gun--c) Replace gloves--

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4 If sandblaster passes all inspections and Doors not sealed and secured - dust Make sure doors are sealed and secure.
everything is in good working order. --Turn on inhalation, leakage onto floor - slips.
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.
5 Remove foot from foot pedal, and wait until Dust inhalation--Slip around machine area Wait until dust has settled before removing your
dust has settled before opening top door or work.--Clean up area of any sand that has fallen
side door to remove your work. Once work is around sandblaster.
removed, re-latch door/s. --Shut off light,
(disconnect exhaust hose-auto tech only).
Clean up any sand that has fallen around
sandblaster.

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:

ID NUMBER: LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: REMARKS:

JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:

DATE: REMARKS:

Approval Signature: Date:

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