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1926.57(f)(3) Blast-Cleaning Enclosure
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1926.57(f)(3)(i)
Blast-cleaning enclosures shall be exhaust ventilated in such a way that a continuous inward flow of air will be maintained at all openings in the enclosure during the blasting operation.
1926.57(f)(3)(i)(A)
All air inlets and access openings shall be baffled or so arranged that by the combination of inward air flow and baffling the escape of abrasive or dust particles into an adjacent work area will be minimized and visible spurts of dust will not be observed.
1926.57(f)(3)(i)(B)
The rate of exhaust shall be sufficient to provide prompt clearance of the dust-laden air within the enclosure after the cessation of blasting.
1926.57(f)(3)(i)(C)
Before the enclosure is opened, the blast shall be turned off and the exhaust system shall be run for a sufficient period of time to remove the dusty air within the enclosure.
1926.57(f)(3)(i)(D)
Safety glass protected by screening shall be used in observation windows, where hard deep-cutting abrasives are used.
1926.57(f)(3)(i)(E)
Slit abrasive-resistant baffles shall be installed in multiple sets at all small access openings where dust might escape, and shall be inspected regularly and replaced when needed.
1926.57(f)(3)(i)(E)(1)
Doors shall be flanged and tight when closed.
1926.57(f)(3)(i)(E)(2)
Doors on blast-cleaning rooms shall be operable from both inside and outside, except that where there is a small operator access door, the large work access door may be closed or opened from the outside only.
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