Abrasive Blasting Pot Tending

Overview

Scope This guideline describes the steps for abrasive blasting pot tending
Related incidents None
Purpose of this guideline The purpose of this Guideline is to:

  • Provide for the safety of personnel.
  • Ensure the equipment is operated inside the desired specifications.
  • Maximize the reliability of the equipment.
In this Guideline This Guideline contains the following information.

  • Background………………………………………..…………………………3
  • RACI Chart……………………………………………………………………………2
  • Preconditions….….………………………………………………………3
  • References………..………………………………………………………3
  • Guidelines…..…………………………………………………………………4
  • 1. Stage Equipment…………………..……….………….……………………4
  • 2. Hook Up Hoses to Blasting System……….……………………………4
  • 3. Hook Up Breathing Air…. ………………………………………………6
  • 4. Stage Blast Media……..……….…………………………………………6
  • 5. Set Up Blast Machine………….…………………………………………7
  • 6. Start Up of Blast Machine…………………….……………………………7
  • 7. Operating Blast Machine.………………………………………………8
  • 8. Refilling Blast Machine………..…………………………………………9
  • 9. Shut Down Equipment for Day….…..…….…………………………..10
  • 10. Shutting Down Equipment for Job……………………………………..10
  • 11. Appendix A: Blast Set Up ………….…………………………………..11
  • 12. Appendix B: Blast Machine Diagram….……………………………..12
  • 13. Appendix C: Control System Diagram..……………………………..12
  • 14. Appendix D: Abrasive & Air Consumption Chart.…………………..13
  • 15. Appendix E: Hand Signals……………………………….…………….13