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#1 Posted : 22 February 2008 14:52:00(UTC)
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Posted By James K I am hoping that someone out there in the world of the engineering workshop will be able to assist me. We are in the process of installing a shot blaster for steel. At this stage I am unsureof the make model etc etc. I have been asked to outline the possible hazards associated with this piece of eqiupment. There are the ones that stand out such as noise and dust etc Has anyone got documentation that could assist me to identify the possible hazards with thistypeof machine. I know that the risk assessment that I will complete when the machine is in place will be site / machine / person specific but I am hoping that someone has this type of machine already and will be able to give me a heads up on the possible hazards. Thanks in advance for your help. Jim
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#2 Posted : 22 February 2008 15:28:00(UTC)
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Posted By Chris Packham James, Much will depend upon the type and design of the shot blasting equipment. Some is totally enclosed, possibly fully automatic. Other designs are more open. The risk assessment and decision regarding risk management measures can really only be decided upon once the actual design of the equipment is known. Chris
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#3 Posted : 22 February 2008 15:48:00(UTC)
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Posted By James K Thanks Chris. What I was after was maybe some of the generic hazards associated with the shot blasting process. I would imagine that all of them have some generic hazards. But I do take your point that it is nearly impossible to create the RAs until I know the exact type etc
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#4 Posted : 22 February 2008 15:57:00(UTC)
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Posted By Melanie Fellows For working inside the booth - 1. Injury from the inhalation or ingestion of dusts. 2. Breathing difficulties due to air supply failure or contamination problems. 3. Blast injuries. 4. Failure of PPE. 5. Injuries from slips, trips and falls. 6. Falls due to lighting failure. 7. Injuries from pressure line rupture. 8. Injury from falling work pieces. 9. Unawareness of emergency situation outside of the blasting booth. Mel
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#5 Posted : 22 February 2008 16:14:00(UTC)
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Posted By Melanie Fellows Sorry, they were the risks - these are the hazards; The shot blasting process as a whole. The failure of the “dead mans handle” system. Failure or contamination of the “blasters” air supply. Exposure to metal shot under pressure. Exposure to significant levels of dust. Lighting failure within the booths. Uncontrolled release of pressure, broken pipes etc. Slips, trips and falls within the booths. Falling work pieces. Failure to hear premises alarm systems Hopefully these should be of help. Mel
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#6 Posted : 22 February 2008 21:34:00(UTC)
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Posted By Alan Nicholls James I may be able to give you some relvant information on type, If it is auto type or manual cabinet. Email me. Regards Alan N
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#7 Posted : 23 February 2008 08:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By Donk Don't forget Fire, we had a fairly large fire due to the accumulation of dust. Poor housekeeping's and maintenance was to blame.
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#8 Posted : 23 February 2008 10:31:00(UTC)
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Posted By R Joe Maybe the supplier and installer should be pressed a bit harder in the first instance - HSW s6, Supply of Machinery etc?
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#9 Posted : 24 February 2008 17:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Chris Jerman Regardless of the type: cabinet, hanger, table, or pipe etc as they get older they all let the occasional piece of shot out of the enclosure. Consider the siting of the machine and the ease with which an eye protection zone may be formed. Spilled shot will get everywhere eventually too and if the floor is smooth (metal plated) you will have an ice rink to walk on. Remember that shot blasting equipment is by its very nature, self destructive and without exemplary maintenance it will start to leak fairly quickly. Operator training is often overlooked _ I'm not talking about simply how to make to work, rather the everyday maintenance and understanding of 'hotspots' and wear etc. Good list of hazards from Melanie too. Chris
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#10 Posted : 25 February 2008 09:46:00(UTC)
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Posted By James K Folks, Thanks a lot of your advice. Unfortunately we do not have a shotblaster at the moment and this machine will be new to me. I want to be able tp ask all of the relevent questions and raise the proper concerns when I go on my "gunkit" to the UK to see the machine. Again many thanks for all of your responses. Jim
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#11 Posted : 25 February 2008 13:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By John J James, One hazard to be aware of is static build up while using the blaster. Ensure the cabinet/equipment is suitably earthed along with the user, John
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#12 Posted : 26 February 2008 14:23:00(UTC)
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Posted By James K Thanks John I have jus been informed that the nearest unit in working order to us is in Germany. Gunkit ??? Again, thanks to all for your time and experiences.
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