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Sanding Best Practices Checklist

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:_________________________________________________ OK Needs Work N/A Element Implementation Notes       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.   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:__________________________________________ OK Needs Work N/A Element Implementation Notes       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).