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APPENDIX-I

Equipment Hazards and Equipment Cleaning

1. Electrically driven power tools shall be properly grounded to prevent shock.

2. Power equipment shall be operated at the speeds recommended by the manufacturer and shall have proper
safety guards.
3. Hearing protection shall always be worn whenever chipping guns or pneumatic hammers are in use.
4. Vessels such as air receivers that are used as a surge tank between the compressor and the blasting pot shall
be manufactured and stamped in accordance with international Norms, Unfired Pressure Vessels. These shall
be hydro-tested at a pressure of at least 1.73 MPa (250 psig) at ambient temperature using clean water. These
vessels shall be revalidated by hydro-testing by a Saudi Aramco approved agency at least annually and the test
certificates shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco Inspector for verification.
5. All measuring devices and safety equipment like pressure relief valves, gauges, and devices (but not limited
to these) shall be calibrated by Saudi Aramco approved 3rd party agency and the report shall be submitted to
Saudi Aramco Inspector for verification.
6. Blasting shall be equipped with a remote control shut-off of the “deadman” variety.
7. The blast nozzle shall be electrically connected to an external ground in order to prevent static electrical
discharges or shocks to operating personnel. Grounding wire shall be AWG-4 or larger.
8. The blast cleaning hose shall be of the standard static dissipating type with external couplings, proper
stamping, in good condition and without any damage. Safety whip check (safety wire) shall be provided to high
pressure line couplings.
9. Respirable air-fed abrasive blasting hoods and OSHA-approved in-line respirable air filters shall be utilized at
all times by abrasive blasting personnel.
10. Compressor hoses, air lines, and blast hoses shall be pinned at each coupling and chlorinated hydrocarbons
shall not be used.
11. Hearing protection shall be worn in confined spaces where abrasive blast cleaning is in progress.
12. Benzene, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, and chlorinated hydrocarbons shall not be used.
13. Coating preparation and equipment cleaning shall be performed under the supervision of the coating crew
supervisor. Coatings shall be mixed in an open area or in an adequately ventilated area. Use eye protection
(goggles), respirators, protective gloves and other safety equipment.
14. Electrically driven power mixers shall be grounded.
15. Avoid splash or spillage during mixing. Clean spilled paints immediately using proper cleaning solvent.

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