Sanding Best Practices Checklist

OK	Needs Work	N/A	Element	Implementation Notes
USE A VACUUM SANDER OR WET SANDING METHODS¹
Minimizes dusts in the shop and on cars Reduces worker exposures to hazardous dusts
Existing sanding methods:			Vacuum sander Dry sanding without a vacuum Wet sanding Comments:_________________________________________________
			Consistently use vacuum or wet sanding methods
			Keep vacuum system well maintained
			When wet sanding, wear suitable gloves to protect hands from irritants in abrasive compounds (see a list of protective glove manufacturers and suppliers in the Health and Safety Management section of your kit)
			If vacuum or wet sanding methods not used, perform sanding in a prep station (see a list of prep station manufacturers and suppliers in the Solvent Wipe Down section of your kit)

¹Required element of the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Air Management Regulation V.

OK	Needs Work	N/A	Element	Implementation Notes
USE APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN DRY SANDING WITHOUT A VACUUM²
Reduces worker exposures to hazardous dusts
Type of respirator used:			½ Mask APR Full facepiece APR None Other:__________________________________________
Type of cartridge used:			N95 particulate N100 particulate Dust Mask Other:__________________________________________
			Consistently use half-mask APR with N95 particulate filter or better when dry sanding without a vacuum. (See guidance on respiratory protection programs and a list of respirator manufacturers and suppliers in the Health and Safety Management Section of your kit.)

²Required element of OSHA where contaminant levels exceed the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).