Health and safety in the shop or garage
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*[http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=9823 OSHA standard for compressed gas and compressed air equipment] | *[http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=9823 OSHA standard for compressed gas and compressed air equipment] | ||
*[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/chklists/r1n28a~1.htm Air compressor tank self-inspection checklist] | *[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/chklists/r1n28a~1.htm Air compressor tank self-inspection checklist] | ||
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+ | ==Aluminum grinding dust fireball== | ||
+ | When aluminum grinding dust is mixed with steel or iron grinding dust, it can produce thermite, an explosive compound. Thoroughly clean aluminum dust from grinding machines before grinding iron or steel. | ||
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+ | ===Resources=== | ||
+ | *[http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=35818&page=9#post486609 HomeShopMachinist.net forum discussion] | ||
+ | *[http://www.hanford.gov/rl/?page=542&parent=506 Department of Energy "Lessons Learned" report on aluminum/steel dust thermite explosion] | ||
== Skin protection == | == Skin protection == |