construction activities may contain chemical known to cause cancer,birth
defects of other reproductive harm and respiratory illnesses.some
examples of the chemicals include:
● Lead from lead based paints
● Crystalline silica from bricks,cement and other masonry products Arsenic
and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies,depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:Work in a
ventilated area,and work with approved safety equipment,such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
● Abrasive blasting produces harmful dust.Everyone in the blasting area
must wear a properly fitted and properly maintained NIOSH-approved
supplied-air respirator.
SILICOSIS AND OTHER DUSTWARNINGS:
Breathing dust from silica sand may cause silicosis,a fatal lung
disease.Breathing dust during blasting operations may also cause
asbestosis and/or other serious or fatal diseases. A NIOSH-approved,
well-maintained air-supplied abrasive blasting respirator must be used by
anyone blasting,anyone handling or using media containing toxic
substances or media with more than point point one percent crystalline
silica and anyone in the area of the dust. Harmful dust can remain
suspended in the air for long periods of time after blasting has
ceased,causing serious injury or death.
Before removing respirator, use an air monitoring instrument to determine if
atmosphere is safe to breathe.Contact local OHSA or NIOSH office to
determine the proper respirator for your particular application.
Supplied-Air respirators do not remove or protect against carbon monoxide
(CO) or any other toxic gas. Use a carbon monoxide removal device and
monitoring device with the respirator to ensure grade D quality air. Follow
all applicable OSHA standards and OSHA regulation 1910.134(d).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
You will need these instructions for the safety instructions, the operating
procedures, the parts list and the warranty. Put them in a safe and dry
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