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Could anyone please point me in the direction of useful guidance on the hazards and controls associated with people carrying out post production work on carbon fibre mouldings and in particular, cutting, filing and grinding these carbon fibre products
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https://echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.242.037
Other than general dust issues the carbon fibre is not likely to be your problem - it will more likely be the resins in which it is set.
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https://echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.242.037
Other than general dust issues the carbon fibre is not likely to be your problem - it will more likely be the resins in which it is set.
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Hi.
I would initially suggest referring to the HSE website as there is multiple guidance on such a substance/material and the processes/activities.
I have seen a few but as you would be more familiar with your processes and substances, I would highly recommend further research.
Please await further comments by other members as I'm sure somebody will research further or may know exactly what you may be looking for.
Regards
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Roundtuit beat me to it.
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Beware of conducting research via this Forum.
Fibres are a dermal, respiratory and mucous membrane irritant. Anyone of a certain age who played near glass fibre curtains at home will be aware of the skin irritation issue. From a respiratory perspective, I would suggest risk mitigation closely follows that for working with asbestos.
A google of "carbon fibre risks" will provide a wealth of authoritative information.
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Originally Posted by: suffolkman  Could anyone please point me in the direction of useful guidance on the hazards and controls associated with people carrying out post production work on carbon fibre mouldings and in particular, cutting, filing and grinding these carbon fibre products
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I am currently employed with a carbon fibre manufacturer, can you clarify what type of product you have as we produce carbon bonded carbon fibre insulation, where we CNC machine parts or use Bandsaws for cutting, additionally we have LEV for extraction and wear RPE in the form of an FFP3 dust mask, we also wear nitrile gloves to protect the hands against the abrasive nature of the carbon.
Hope this helps
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Thanks everyone I am not asking anyone to domy job or my research, just looking for some useful pointers.
I did a 'google' search and checked the HSE website before posting on this forum, I found some information from a UK Manufacturer, and a useful OSH sheet from an Australian Uni but could not find anything on HSE website.
Coke 243 - Thanks - I will clarify material and post further information next week, in manufacturing terms I think the task could be described as 'fettling'.
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Suffolkman
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Composites UK is a trade association that covers the use of this material and has produced guidance for its members. Have a look at their website. I'll also PM you.
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