Industrial Health and Safety Criteria for Abrasive Blast Cleaning Operations

The purpose of the study was to assess and/or evaluate the existing standards and safety and health conditions in a broad representative scope of abrasive blast cleaning operations within various U.S. industries. The goal of the assessment was to recommend changes or additions to enhance ventilation, safety, and health criteria and to substantially improve personal protective equipment for abrasive blast cleaning operators and other workers who, due to production flow requirements, space restrictions, or other work demands must work in the pressure blast cleaning area.