OSHA Issues Final Construction Beryllium Standard

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued its Final Beryllium Standard for Construction and Shipyards. While no major changes are reported in the rule, the DOL did include changes that it says...

Webinar Archive: Vapor Abrasive Blasting

The PaintSquare webinar archive now features new recordings of webinar broadcasts of educational topics in the coatings industry. As part of this update, PaintSquare Daily News will occasion...

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I’m not a fan of spot abrasive blasting for repairs on existing structures. Don’t get...

Going with the Flow: 7 Common Issues with Respirators on Blast Jobs

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Whether it is lack of training, general apathy on the topic from those impacted in th...

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In addition to carbon steel, what other metals are covered by an SSPC blast-cleaning standard?

A Canadian worker’s recent death has been blamed on an allergic reaction to walnut-shell blasting media. Should these products be subject to further safety regulations?

Do you anticipate taking part in planning or erecting a containment structure for a field blasting/coating job this year?

When blasting cast-iron structural steelwork, what type of defects might be found, and how do you address them?

How clean must the compressed-air supply be for blast cleaning, blow down and painting? How is cleanliness of the air determined?

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