For workers in the metal industry, occupational safety in the workplace is essential. Among the activities considered to be most dangerous we find: deburring, mechanical brushing, grinding and turning.
Let’s look at the risks for workers each of these activities pose and the most appropriate means of protection to counter them.
Deburring or grinding is the process with which the metal burrs that tend to form around the junction points of two semi-brackets are removed. This process is performed with particular grinding wheels using specific abrasive compounds. The main risks for the workers involved in these activities are, therefore, the noise which develops, and the exposure to possible volatile fragments. Ear protectors, masks and face shield are the main PPE required during this process.
The chemical risk and that of abrasions from contact with tools are also not to be underestimated so the main PPE that a worker needs to have is a pair of specific protective work gloves.
On the other hand, the chemical risk is linked to the possible inhalation of the abrasive compounds used. It is, therefore, necessary for the workers to be provided with breathing protection, as well as face shields to protect the face from flying debris.
Mechanical brushing is also part of those product finishing activities carried out to make materials smooth. The use of brushes or abrasive grits, which help to remove any type of imperfection from the material, increase the risk of worker exposure to fine dust or chemical agents. Therefore, also in this case, the use of specific PPE, to protect the respiratory system are recommended.
Green light to full face masks and respirators then – from the most simple and basic ones, to the most advanced latest generations equipped with blower units which provide workers with a continuous flow of clean filtered air.
Kasco srl produces various types of PPE for use in industry and particularly recommends the Cleanspace2 powered air purifying respirator for the protection of workers in the metal industry.
Mar 13 2017
PPE for deburring, mechanical brushing, grinding and turning
Let’s look at the risks for workers each of these activities pose and the most appropriate means of protection to counter them.
Deburring or grinding is the process with which the metal burrs that tend to form around the junction points of two semi-brackets are removed. This process is performed with particular grinding wheels using specific abrasive compounds. The main risks for the workers involved in these activities are, therefore, the noise which develops, and the exposure to possible volatile fragments. Ear protectors, masks and face shield are the main PPE required during this process.
The chemical risk and that of abrasions from contact with tools are also not to be underestimated so the main PPE that a worker needs to have is a pair of specific protective work gloves.
On the other hand, the chemical risk is linked to the possible inhalation of the abrasive compounds used. It is, therefore, necessary for the workers to be provided with breathing protection, as well as face shields to protect the face from flying debris.
Mechanical brushing is also part of those product finishing activities carried out to make materials smooth. The use of brushes or abrasive grits, which help to remove any type of imperfection from the material, increase the risk of worker exposure to fine dust or chemical agents. Therefore, also in this case, the use of specific PPE, to protect the respiratory system are recommended.
Kasco srl produces various types of PPE for use in industry and particularly recommends the Cleanspace2 powered air purifying respirator for the protection of workers in the metal industry.
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