Notice
- This machine should not be operated without induction.
Maglass Sanding Blasting/Etching Cabinet
Details:
This is a sand basting cabinet that uses compressed air to blasts fine abrasives to etch or finish different surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic or ceramic.
Specifications:
- Metal cabinet with 2 gloves to operate blasting equipment
- Takes different abrasives that can be changed through the reservoir in the bottom
- Abrasive blasting gun
- Compressed air gun
- Foot pedal to operate blasting gun
Additional tools :
- selection of abrasives
PPE
- Respiratory mask
Safety Checklist
- Ensure compressed air hoses are connected securely
- Only use suitable abrasives with less then 1% respirable crystalline silica
- As with any power tool - be alert.
Condition Notes
Makerversity?
Maintainers
Risk Assessment
Notice
- This is a dynamic document, please let the @metaltechs know if there are any hazards or near misses that are not covered already.
- If anything looks or sounds out of the ordinary, please mark the machine out of order and contact @metaltechs immediately - it is not worth your safety and wellbeing to take any additional risks!
Hazards:
- Inhalation of airborne abrasives
- Skin contact with abrasives
Persons At Risk + Specific risks
- User and Bystanders
- Inhalation of airborne abrasives
- Skin contact with abrasives
Initial Assessment of Risk:
| Hazard | Severity | Probability | Risk Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| inhalation of airborne abrasives | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Skin contact with abrasives | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Control measures:
- Use a ‘silica free’ abrasive material, ie containing less than 1% silica.
- turn on extraction hose in metal area and keep close to the cabinet
- Wash your hands after getting in contact with abrasives
- Avoid dust formation when handling abrasives or loading and unloading items from the cabinet
- Keep the door of the cabinet tightly closed during operation
- Let dust settle before opening the cabinet
- Kill all power supplies before maintenance, cleaning and repairs.
- Defects are reported to @metaltechs to ensure all items are repaired or replaced
Final assessment of risk after :
| Hazard | Severity | Probability | Risk Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| inhalation of airborne abrasives | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Skin contact with abrasives | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Always take the time to minimise risks.
RA Points System:
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Risk Assessment Sign Off:
Writer: @Julia
Reviewer: @Howard
Director Sign Off:
Date:
Before Use
PPE: none
During Use
After Use
Clean up any dust with a wet rag.
Maintenance
References
COSHH
Risk Assessment of Abrasive Blasting Environment
Product Information