Shot blasting in foundries
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Description
This video demonstrates that entering the blasting booth 2 minutes after blasting significantly reduces the dust exposure of workers as compared to entering it directly after the blasting has ceased.
The video shows dusting in a film and as a concentration curve from parallel dust measurements.
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Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
NEPSI (European Network on Silica)
Provider name (Original)
NEPSI (European Network on Silica)
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Respirable crystalline silica
CAS Number
14808-60-7
EC number
238-878-4
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)