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True or false: In surface preparation operations, hackles are most likely to be formed on steel substrates when the blast abrasive is steel shot.

True or false: In abrasive blasting work, 100-micron-sized dust particles are respirable and therefore dangerous to health.

Based on your experience on coatings projects, what option best describes the amount of money spent (from the project's total cost) on buying or renting surface preparation equipment required for a project’s completion:

Do you expect your company to seriously consider autonomous blasting equipment in the near future in order to cut down on the danger to blasting workers?

How long after blasting can stainless steel be left before painting? If this time is exceeded, what further surface preparation is required?

When planning containment for blasting, what are the most important factors to consider?

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