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minimise the possibility of workers being struck by particulate matter. This can be done by using blasting chambers, blasting cabinets, temporary enclosures and exclusion zones.
Abrasive blasting plant can also incorporate guards to reduce the possibility of particulate matter striking the operator.
Engineering controls
Abrasive blasting equipment should be fitted with a fast acting self-actuating cut-off device under the direct control of the nozzle operator that will immediately stop the flow of abrasive material.
The device most commonly used is called a 'dead man control' (see Figure 4).

Figure 4 Nozzle with dead man control

Using a blast machine without a dead man control (under the direct control of the operator)
is dangerous and may result in serious injury or death.

The dead man control is usually attached to the nozzle. When the nozzle is dropped, the air supply shuts off and prevents the hose from whipping and injuring the worker and the abrasive material firing at the operator or other people nearby. For more information on dead man controls, refer
to the following section on abrasive blasting plant and equipment.
Administrative controls
When blasting, the nozzle should only be pointed at the work. A blast nozzle should never be pointed at any person. Blast hoses should be uncoiled when in use and operators should be adequately trained in the use and maintenance of this equipment.
PPE
Workers exposed to high velocity particulate material should wear suitable PPE to protect against flying abrasive particles. The PPE should include:
    * eye protection
    * protective gloves (canvas or leather)
    * protective footwear
    * protective clothing (overalls, long trousers, blast suits, aprons)
    * RPE

    3.4 Abrasive blasting plant and equipment

Persons conducting businesses or undertakings who have management or control of plant at
a workplace must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the plant is without risks
to the health and safety of any person.
Designers of plant must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the plant is designed
to be without risks to the health and safety of persons.
When purchasing abrasive blasting plant and equipment you should ensure that safety features have been incorporated into the design. The following information must be passed on from the designer through to the manufacturer and supplier to the end user:
      * the purpose for which plant was designed or manufactured
      * the results of any calculations, analysis, testing or examination
      * any conditions necessary to ensure the safe use of the plant.
A supplier must give this information to each person who receives the plant (which may be in the form of a manufacturer's manual).

Air compressors and blast pots

All valves should be of a rating equivalent to that