182   Abrasive blasting—particular risk control measures

(1)  An employer must ensure that:

(a)  abrasive blasting is carried out in an abrasive blasting enclosure if reasonably practicable, and

(b)  no persons (other than persons required to be in the abrasive blasting enclosure as part of the blasting process) are in an abrasive blasting enclosure during abrasive blasting, and

(c)  any persons in an abrasive blasting enclosure during abrasive blasting are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

(2)  If it is not reasonably practicable to carry out abrasive blasting in an abrasive blasting enclosure, an employer must ensure that:

(a)  any area exposed to dust is minimised, and

(b)  adequate signs to warn of the hazards of the blasting are provided, and

(c)  persons not carrying out the blasting are not permitted to enter an area in which there is a risk of exposure to atmospheric contaminants, and

(d)  persons carrying out the blasting are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Maximum penalty: Level 3.