COSHH Essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes WL19 Surface preparation: pressure blasting (medium-sized items)
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Helps employers (including the self-employed) comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure and protect workers’ health. This sheet describes good practice using respiratory protective equipment. It covers steps to reduce exposure to an adequate level.
Document History
Superseded by WL19 'Surface preparation: pressure blasting (medium-sized items) - control approach: engineering control + respiratory protective equipment (RPE)' (HSE, 2019).
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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