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ChevLoRay · 02-21-2011, 01:13 PM

Sandblasting will be done by a third party. I don't have the equipment. As for the silicosis, I worked for 27 years under the watchful eyes of the Mines Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). As a supervisor, we were made aware of the many different ways that our lungs can become affected by the dusts that we shouldn't be breathing. Of course, we've heard about asbestosis and the cancer (mesothelioma) that can result. But, you pointed out a very serious one (silicosis) that isn't as high on the radar screen of a lot of people. I think that is part of the reason for changing to other media, whether it is plastic beads, ground walnut hulls or soda. Regardless of which media you choose to use, a dust mask is very important in preventing the inhalation of any of the dusts from any of those media materials. Of course, a cabinet for sand-blasting those smaller components will help to contain the materials, but it doesn't hurt to err on the side of safety.

Crazy thing is that there will be a lot of people who read this who will go ahead and skip the dust mask.

02-21-2011, 01:13 PM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Gotta formulate a new Plan B.... Sandblasting will be done by a third party. I don't have the equipment. As for the silicosis, I worked for 27 years under the watchful eyes of the Mines Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). As a supervisor, we were made aware of the many different ways that our lungs can become affected by the dusts that we shouldn't be breathing. Of course, we've heard about asbestosis and the cancer (mesothelioma) that can result. But, you pointed out a very serious one (silicosis) that isn't as high on the radar screen of a lot of people. I think that is part of the reason for changing to other media, whether it is plastic beads, ground walnut hulls or soda. Regardless of which media you choose to use, a dust mask is very important in preventing the inhalation of any of the dusts from any of those media materials. Of course, a cabinet for sand-blasting those smaller components will help to contain the materials, but it doesn't hurt to err on the side of safety. Crazy thing is that there will be a lot of people who read this who will go ahead and skip the dust mask. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.