been approved by the Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA), the | ||||||
National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines. | ||||||
These masks and replaceable filters are readily available at major hardware stores. Be | ||||||
sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly.Change | ||||||
filters often. Disposable paper masks are not adequate. |
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7. Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving as excessive heat | ||||||
will generate fumes which can be inhaled by the operator. |
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8. Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms and face and rinse mouth | ||||||
before eating or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area. | ||||||
9. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean | ||||||
all walls, sills and any other surface where paint or dust is clinging. Do not sweep, dry dust | ||||||
or vacuum. Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium phosphate (TSP) to wash and | ||||||
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11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area to avoid carrying dust into | ||||||
the rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes separately.Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that | ||||||
is then washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughlywith soap and | ||||||
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V | volts | A | ||||
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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, | ||||||
and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of | ||||||
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some | ||||||
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work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and | ||||||
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially | ||||||
designed to filter out microscopic particles. |
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• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, | ||||||
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed | ||||||
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the | ||||||
skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals. |
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WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may | ||||||
cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA | ||||||
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles | ||||||
away from face and body. |
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WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eye glasses are NOT safety | ||||||
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. |
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ALWAYSWEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT: |
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