Blasting & Painting
This process outlines requirements for personnel qualifications, receiving and handling coating materials, surface preparation including blast cleaning equipment and abrasives, preparation and application of coating materials, inspection and testing, repair of defects, and health and safety. The process is intended to ensure coatings are applied according to project specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and relevant standards to protect steel structures from the corrosion.
Any surface that has to be blasted shall be removed of all the contaminants such as oil, greases, chemical or soils shall be removed prior to blasting by the use of process. During cleaning, all the welded areas and attachments shall be given special attention to ensure all welding flux and spatter is removed by the use of files scrapers, chipping hammer, power or hand brushes or grinder fitted with flexible grinding discs.