Protection and Comfort for ’ Abrasive Blast Operators I

Safety Drives Productivity Wearing Clemco operator safety equipment helps operators concentrate on the job safely and comfortably protected from the job site elements. OSHA requires breathing air to be Grade-D or better quality. For the definition of Grade-D air, refer to the Compressed Gas Association commodity specification for air, G-7.1 at www.cganet.com. Approvals Few would argue that abrasive blasting is a dirty business. Blast operators and others working in the area of blasting need protection from the blast environment and the various hazards they confront every day on the job. High-speed...

Tight window seal keeps dust and contaminants out Only respirator on the market with noise reduction rating as secondary hearing protection Multi-lens system with perforated outer or optional economical rectangular lens Choice of suspension system: adjustable web-type (NRR 8) or the DLX comfort-fit washable padding system (NRR 9) Tightly sealed scuba-style window closure with economy-size window Web and comfort-fit suspensions provided in the standard package to suit operator preference Noise reduction rating (NRR 8) Comes standard with both web and DLX comfort-fit suspensions Rugged, comfortable,...

Take no chances with your blast operator’s health or life! Breathing air from both compressed-air and ambient-air sources can be contaminated with carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, colorless gas that can be deadly in certain concentrations. Oil-lubricated compressors can produce CO as a by-product of combustion; ambient air pumps can draw in air contaminated with CO from an idling vehicle that may park adjacent to the pump’s air intake. A Clemco carbon monoxide monitor takes the worry out of providing safe breathing air. Because the same compressor often is used for both blasting and breathing...

An Alternative Breathing Air Source For a number of reasons, some contractors prefer to use a separate air supply for operator breathing air. In these cases, they will use LP-model respirators with ambient air pumps for breathing air. These simple pumps draw in and move air from a location upwind and away from the blasting area to the LP respirator. The pumps are oil-free and can provide clean breathing air when located where clean air can be drawn into the pump. CALIPSO ambient air pump for a single operator CAP-4 with protective field-duty frame CALIPSO The Clemco CALIPSO ambient air pump is...

Communication Systems Enhancing safety and productivity Clemco Wi-Comm wireless radio communication systems make it possible for workers to seek assistance in an emergency, receive training during the work shift, or coordinate job tasks with others on site, all while under the helmet. Easy communication makes the work site a safer and more productive environment. Wi-Comm systems include Motorola radios and custom accessories that give the operator a comfortable, low-profile headset, a chest harness for the radio, and convenient access to the push-to-talk switch. Two system choices, Wi-Comm 50...

Replacement Parts Keep safety equipment in good working order Maintaining critical safety equipment requires that worn parts be replaced in a timely and consistent manner. This is especially true when maintaining breathing air respirators, filters and CO monitors. There is no short cut to safety! USE GENUINE CLEMCO SPARE PARTS Clemco manufactures safety equipment using the finest materials available. From the optical clarity of the lenses to the filtering efficiency of the CPF cartridge, quality is continuously monitored by our in-house technicians. This is your assurance that Clemco parts and...

Abrasive Blasting Safety Regulations Federal regulations that apply to protecting employees and the public during commercial activities, such as surface preparation and coating. 1910.94, .95, .132, .133, .134 & .135 1915.34, .152, .153 & .154 1926.34, .57, .95, .100, .102 & .103 42CFR Part 84 ANSI S 3.19, Z87.1 & Z89.1 1910.169 1015.172 1926.306 ASME Sec II (A), (B) & (C) ASME Sec VIII Div. 1 ASME Sec IX NBIC (RC & RD) 1910 Subpart Z 1915 Subpart Z 1926 Subpart Z Components of an abrasive-blast equipment set-up. Regulatory Reference Regulation Description Occupational Safety and Health Administration:...