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    Regulation DD-24.0 Abrasive Blasting

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    This document outlines regulations for abrasive blasting in three paragraphs: 1) Abrasive blasting must be contained and controlled to protect worker, public, and environmental health. Open blasting is prohibited and strict controls are required. 2) Only non-toxic abrasive materials are allowed, and dust must be contained on-site. Particulate emissions cannot exceed standards. 3) Workers must be trained and use appropriate protective equipment. Medical exams are required annually to monitor health effects. Facilities must maintain equipment and dispose of waste according to environmental standards.

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    This document outlines regulations for abrasive blasting in three paragraphs: 1) Abrasive blasting must be contained and controlled to protect worker, public, and environmental health. Open blasting is prohibited and strict controls are required. 2) Only non-toxic abrasive materials are allowed, and dust must be contained on-site. Particulate emissions cannot exceed standards. 3) Workers must be trained and use appropriate protective equipment. Medical exams are required annually to monitor health effects. Facilities must maintain equipment and dispose of waste according to environmental standards.

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    This document outlines regulations for abrasive blasting in three paragraphs: 1) Abrasive blasting must be contained and controlled to protect worker, public, and environmental health. Open blasting is prohibited and strict controls are required. 2) Only non-toxic abrasive materials are allowed, and dust must be contained on-site. Particulate emissions cannot exceed standards. 3) Workers must be trained and use appropriate protective equipment. Medical exams are required annually to monitor health effects. Facilities must maintain equipment and dispose of waste according to environmental standards.

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    Regulation DD-24.0 Abrasive Blasting

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    This document outlines regulations for abrasive blasting in three paragraphs: 1) Abrasive blasting must be contained and controlled to protect worker, public, and environmental health. Open blasting is prohibited and strict controls are required. 2) Only non-toxic abrasive materials are allowed, and dust must be contained on-site. Particulate emissions cannot exceed standards. 3) Workers must be trained and use appropriate protective equipment. Medical exams are required annually to monitor health effects. Facilities must maintain equipment and dispose of waste according to environmental standards.

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    Regulation D-24.

    0: Abrasive Blasting

    24.1 Abrasive blasting has several Environment, Health & Safety implications and requirements that should
    be adhered strictly. It should be noted that no open to air blasting shall be carried out under any
    circumstances and such uncontrolled activities shall invite serious action from the Authority. All
    measures shall be taken to protect workers, land and ambient air from any contamination due to this
    activity.

    24.2 Sand or any abrasive blasting media containing more than 1% free silica shall not be used in abrasive
    blasting operations. All abrasive blasting shall be of recyclable non-metallurgical abrasive material. No
    open blasting shall be carried out unless approved by EHS with requisite controls as specified by the
    Authority.

    24.3 Dust from abrasive blasting must be contained at the work-site to the maximum feasible extent and
    should not result in off-site nuisance. Particulate emissions from extraction/ filtration systems should not
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    exceed EHS standard of 0.1 grams/NM .

    24.4 Unless large items of work are involved, all blasting operations must be done in enclosed
    blast cleaning machines, cabinets or rooms.

    24.5 Whenever abrasive blasting is done inside an enclosed room, this should be properly ventilated and the
    exhaust air from these rooms or cabinets should be vented through appropriately designed dust collectors
    (e.g. filter bags or similar equipment). The dust collector should be set up so that accumulated dust can
    be removed without generation of fugitive emissions and contaminating work areas.

    24.6 Portable blast – cleaning equipment used in the open by industrial establishments and construction sites
    should be provided with appropriate enclosures such as tarpaulin, screens to prevent dust migration and
    reduce hazards to adjacent workers and the general public.

    24.7 Companies using abrasives must take all practicable steps to minimize the loss of the materials to the
    environment, especially the ambient air, drainage and marine waters.

    24.8 Abrasive blast cleaning of ship hulls must be off-water and shall be appropriately provided with
    enclosures or catchments to prevent dust migration/waste spills. Where it is necessary to blast over
    water, only abrasives material approved by the EHS shall be used.

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    Regulation D-24.0: Abrasive Blasting

    24.9 Appropriate abrasive blasting technology or low dust abrasives must be used to control dust in the out
    door blasting of large items of work where off site impact and nuisance is likely.

    24.10 Appropriate “WARNING” signs shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the work areas to warn workers
    about the hazards and specify personal protective equipment (e.g. respirators).

    24.11 Personnel involved in abrasive blasting must wear a blaster’s helmet with impact protection cover, fresh
    air supply and inside collar, suits made of hard wearing material, leather gloves and safety shoes.

    24.12 Measures must be taken to ensure that personal protective equipment are kept separately from other
    clothing belonging to employees, and outside the working area in special changing rooms.

    24.13 All workers within the blasting area must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

    24.14 Workers should not eat, drink or use tobacco products in the blasting areas.

    24.15 Workers should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.

    24.16 The employer should provide facilities for workers to take a shower before leaving the work site.

    24.17 Workers engaged in abrasive blasting must be instructed on the health risks and on the use of
    appropriate personal protective equipment.

    24.18 All workers engaged in abrasive blasting activities should be medically examined every One year
    (annually) and given a chest x-ray. A file and records of each such staff member shall be submitted to
    EHS annually.

    24.19 Periodic maintenance of all equipment’s associated with the abrasive blasting shall be
    carried out.

    24.20 Waste abrasives exceeding the limits specified in columns II and III are hazardous wastes in Dubai and
    must be disposed of in accordance with the appropriate EHS/DM procedures.

    I II III
    Contaminant Total Concentration Leachable
    mg/kg Fraction(*) mg/1

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    Regulation D-24.0: Abrasive Blasting

    Arsenic 500 5
    Lead 3000 5
    Cadmium 50 0.50
    Chromium 3000 5
    Copper 1000 10
    Nickel 1000 2
    Mercury 50 0.1
    Zinc 5000 50
    Tin 500
    Selenium 100

    Disposal of wastes to approved reuse schemes (i.e. cement products or similar) is encouraged, subject to
    approval from EHS. Any abrasive blasting wastes which are non-hazardous under the above definition and
    which are not reused may be disposed of as an inert solid waste in Dubai.

    Rev. 01 March 2017 Page 3 of 3

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