dry-sand

English translation: sand without using water etc. to capture the dust

20:15 Jan 30, 2019

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Tech/Engineering - Safety

English term or phrase: dry-sand

The contractors must never dry-scrape or dry-sand lead paints.

What is the exact meaning of dry-scrape or dry-sand in this context?

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Selected answer:sand without using water etc. to capture the dust

Explanation:
When you sand-down paintwork, it is usually done dry, and creates a lot of dust.
Since the lead in paint is toxic, this would of course be dangerous, so a sanding system needs to be used that uses e.g. a water spray to capture the dust and convey it to a safe container.
Same applies to scraping of course...

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sand without using water etc. to capture the dust

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