Only qualified/trained personnel will be allowed to use the machines in CAAAM space,
and hence will be the only people who will also be handling the powders.
Users will be required to wear PPE when handling the powders
Face mask (respirator)
Protective gloves
Safety Glasses
Body covering suit
Powders must always be transferred in closed containers to and from the machines to
the powder handling room
Only time powders can be in the open must be in the powder handling room when moving
from the closed containers to the storage space
Care must be taken to handle/transfer powder slowly, to prevent the formation of a
dust cloud
Heat sources, water, oxidizers, acids, and alkalis should be avoided in the presence
of powder
Special metal handling vacuums must be used for cleanup, if necessary
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