Purpose: This procedure is to be used for Sand Blasting

Scope: Sand Blasting

Responsibilities: Operational: Operators

Supervisory: Shift supervisor

Overall: Production in-charge

Description:

Points of Operation:

 Wear Hard Hat, Goggles, Gloves, shoes and Ear-muffs before starting of operation
 Hang the work pieces properly on the hook.
 Operate the switches in proper sequence.
 Sandblast the jobs for specified duration.
 Follow work – rest cycles to keep body cool
 Do not run around in the sand blasting area.
 Drink cool water frequently and intake minimum of 8 glasses / day
 Keep the cables, hose pipes in designated areas after blasting.

Points of Checking

 Carry out the Maintenance as per Preventive Maintenance Checklist.

 Carry out Audiometric test for operators once in a year.
 Conduct Noise level monitoring around sand blasting area once in a year
 In case of sand storm, rain or high temperatures (50 degrees and above), the sand blasting is
suspended.

Actions in case of deviations:

 Inform supervisor in case of deviations

 In case of Heat stroke or Exhaustion
 Move victim under a shade and allow fresh air.
 Apply Ice over body
 Call for ambulance

Records:

 Preventive Maintenance
 Health checkup Records
 Noise Monitoring Records