Abrasive Blasting System: Daily Component Checklist

Blast Components Checklist

B1 Air Compressor

• Fully maintained, serviced and fueled
• Located upwind and away from blasting area

B2 Blast Air Supply Hose

• Large bore hose (4 times nozzle orifice minimum)
• Large connector fittings with whipchecks and/or safety chains installed
• Coupling gaskets in place
• Coupling pins fitted

B3 Air Moisture Control

• Condensate drained and air motor lubricant filled

B4 Blast Machine

• Handle and twinline free from leaks
• Abrasive metering valve cleaned, fittings checked/maintained
• Lid and screen (portable hoppers) fitted
• Blast outlet gasket checked
• Test pressure relief valve

B5 Blast Abrasive

• Kept dry and protected
• Certificates and batch numbers recorded

B6 Blast Hose

• Kept as straight and as short as possible (drawn curved to show perspective) –checked daily for wear or soft spots
• Coupling gaskets in place
• Coupling pins fitted
• Whipchecks installed
• Check gasket and components for wear, and air leaks
• Certificates and batch numbers recorded

B7 Remote Control Handle

• Checked operation for fast start/stop
• Deadman operating and safety latch in place

B8 Blast Nozzle

• Checked routinely for air pressure and liner/thread wear or damage
• Check nozzle pressure
• Check nozzle size for wear
• Nozzle gasket in place (where applicable)

B9 Deadman Hose

• Check fittings
• Check hose for pin holes or cracks

Operator Safety Checklist

S1 Breathing Air Source

• Check replacement date on inlet filter
• Checked and maintained on a regular basis
• Located in a clean air atmosphere, upwind and away from the blast area and engine exhaust fumes

S2 Breathing Air Filter

• Check replacement date on filter
• Cartridges require regular programmed replacement
• Pressure gauge in place and operating
• Filters and regulates the breathing air supply
• Test pressure relief valve

S3 Carbon Monoxide Monitor or Converter Monitor

• Checked, tested and calibrated (calibration certificate on file)
• Batteries checked

S4 Breathing Air Line

• Fitted with threaded screw-type connector or AS 1715 approved ‘Safety Type’ coupling with two distinct actions required for disconnection
• Free from kinks, abrasion

S5 Airline Breathing Air

• Airline for maximum airflow 1″ or C\v”
• Coupling gaskets in place
• Coupling pins fitted

S6 Fatigue Management and Noxious Gas Protection

• Air temperature control within 15°C – 25°C range for operator comfort
• Suitable Personal Gas Monitor

S7 Blast Helmet (Respirator)

• Inspected and maintained for wear and tear to the cape, collar, head gear and visor as per AS 1715 requirements
• New/clean inner and outer lens in place
• Inner lens in place for impact protection
• Helmet sanitized between operators
• Supplied with minimum 170 liters/minute breathing quality air as per AS 1715

S8 Other Protective Clothing

• Safety footwear
• Ear plugs and blasters gauntlets
• Glasses

S9 Work Hazards

• Check, control and eliminate wherever possible:
  • 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

S10 Warning Signs and Barriers

• On display and not obstructed
• Site specific PPE signs displayed and not obstructed
• Personnel barriers in place

DISCLAIMER: The above information 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. BlastOne expressly disclaims any liability for the use or misuse of the above information.