Daily Component and Work Area Checklist

Company Name: Date:

Job Details: Completed by:

B1

B4 B5 S1

S6

S2
B9 B8 S5
B6 S4
B2
B3
S7
S8 S3
B2
B7

BLAST COMPONENTS PARTS REQUIRED OPERATOR SAFETY COMPONENTS

List all parts that need to be ordered to
B1 Air Compressor maintain a safe and efficient work site
S1 Breathing Air Source
• Fully maintained, serviced and fuelled • Check replacement date on inlet filter
• Located upwind and away from the blasting area • Checked and maintained on a regular basis
B2 Air Supply – Bull Hose • Located in a clean air atmosphere, upwind and away
• Large bore hose (4 times nozzle orifice minimum) from the blast area and engine exhaust fumes

• Large connector fittings with whipchecks and/or S2 Breathing Air Filter

safety chains installed • Check replacement date on filter (3 month life)
• Coupling gaskets in place • Cartridges require regular programmed replacement
• Coupling pins fitted • Pressure gauge in place and operating
B3 Air Moisture Control • Filters and regulates the breathing air supply
• Condensate drained and air motor lubricant filled • Test pressure relief valve
B4 Blast Machine S3 Carbon Monoxide Monitor or Converter Monitor
• Deadman handle and twinline free from leaks • Checked, tested and calibrated (calibration certificate on file)
• Abrasive metering valve cleaned, fittings checked/maintained • Batteries checked
• Lid and screen (portable hoppers) fitted S4 Breathing Air Line
• Coupling gasket checked • Fitted with threaded screw-type connector
• Test pressure relief valve (if fitted) or approved ‘Safety Type’ coupling
• Free from kinks, abrasion
B5 Blast Abrasive
• Kept dry and protected S5 Climate Control Tube
• Certificates and batch numbers recorded • Air temperature control within 50°F – 75°F
range for operator comfort
B6 Blast Hose S6 Blast Helmet (Respirator)
• Kept as straight and as short as possible – checked daily
for wear or soft spots • Inspected and maintained for wear and tear to the cape,
collar, head gear and visor as per NIOSH requirements
B7 Blast Couplings/Connectors
• New/clean inner and outer lens in place
• Check gasket and components for wear, and air leaks
• Inner lens securely in place for impact protection
B8 Remote Control Handle • Helmet sanitized between operators – not over 2 years old
• Check operation for fast start/stop
• Supplied with minimum 6 cfm breathing quality air
• Deadman operating and safety latch in place
S7 Other Protective Clothing
B9 Blast Nozzle • Safety footwear
• Checked routinely for air pressure and liner/thread wear
or damage • Earplugs and blasters gauntlets

• Check nozzle pressure S8 Work Hazards

• Check nozzle size for wear Check, control and eliminate wherever possible:

• Nozzle gasket in place (where applicable) • Physical dangers – tripping, falling, crushing
• Toxic substances e.g. lead, arsenic, cyanide, heavy metals,
chromates, free silica, etc. present either in the abrasive,
the coating, the substrate or the environment
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full or complete or accurate nor an approved or standard method of checking blast cleaning equipment or Toll Free 1-877-725-2781
components. It is the responsibility of the reader and/or users of this information to separately determine and
verify each and/or any guideline, regulations, tests, checks, etc. for equipment and/or setup as directed or Fax (614) 476-6939
indicated or required in or by any work specifications and/or standards. Blast-One expressly disclaims any
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Risk Assessment Worksheet

Company Name: Date:

Completed by: Location:

SITE HAZARD CHART

Category Risk Risk
# Hazard Controls
(Refer to Chart below) Score Score

Physical Noise, temperature, light, radiation Fire / Explosion Gas, flammable, explosion
Chemical Hazardous substances or dangerous goods Electrical Cables, power points, data lines
CATEGORIES Mechanical Plant, equipment – entanglement, hit Ergonomic Man handling, posture, reach, static load
Biological Substances – Hepatitis, HIV, virus, bacteria Slip/Trip/Fall Fall from height, same level
Psychological Stress, violence Confined space Vessels, pits, tanks, security areas

Consequence
RISK RATING 1. Insignificant
No injury or damage
2. Minor
Could cause First Aid
3. Moderate
Could require medical
4. Major
Could cause serious
5. Catastrophic
Could kill, cause
CHART expected injury or minor damage attention and several long term illness or permanent disability or
days off work or injury or major damage ill health or cause very
moderate damage serious damage
Almost Certain
E
Could happen any time H H E E E
Likely
D M H H E E
Likelihood

At some point in time

Possible
C
Possible it might happen L M H E E
Unlikely
B
Not likely to happen L L M H E
Rare
A
Could happen, but probably never will L L M H H
CLASS E Extreme Risk Immediate action required
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CLASS H High Risk Senior management attention required
Email sales@blast-one.com CLASS M Moderate Risk Management responsibility must be specified
Web www.blast-one.com CLASS L Low Risk Manage by routine procedures

DISCLAIMER: The information on this page is only a guide and does not represent nor claim to be either a full or complete or accurate nor an approved or standard method of checking blast cleaning equipment or components. It is the responsibility of the reader and/or users of this information to separately
determine and verify each and/or any guideline, regulations, tests, checks, etc. for equipment and/or setup as directed or indicated or required in or by any work specifications and/or standards. Blast-One expressly disclaims any liability for the use or misuse of the information on this page.

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