Sandblasting Safety in Industry: Hazards, Controls, and Best Practices

Sandblasting, also known as abrasive blasting, is a critical surface preparation process used in multiple industries. It involves forcibly propelling abrasive materials at high pressure to clean, smooth, roughen, or remove coatings such as rust, paint, oil, or scale. Modern practices often use safer abrasives like steel grit, garnet, or aluminum oxide instead of natural […]