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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
ADDENDUM – ABRASIVE BLASTING
This addendum specifies additional requirements related to abrasive blasting on apparel products.
‣ Abrasive blasting as a finishing technique is PROHIBITED on all Nike, Inc. apparel products.
‣ Develop and implement processes and procedures to eliminate current and future worker
health risks related to abrasive blasting on apparel products. Contractor must comply with
requirements as outlined in this addendum or relevant local laws and regulations, whichever is
more stringent.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Location Manager must ensure that procedures are in place to eliminate current or future abrasive
blasting processes, including those at subcontract factories.
HSE Representative must establish, maintain and administer the requirements of this standard.
Managers and Supervisors must ensure that employees receive training and comply with the
requirements of this standard.
Employees must adhere to the requirements of the standard.
DEFINITIONS
• Abrasives: A solid substance that may contain crystalline silica, even in trace amounts. Common
abrasives include sand, aluminum oxide, garnet, aluminum silicate, copper slag, iron slag, etc.
• Abrasive Blasting: One of a number of finishing techniques used to create a worn look for denim
and other apparel products. This process is characterized by using compressed air to accelerate a
solid abrasive.
• Abrasive Blasting Equipment: Machinery and tools used in the abrasive blasting process, including
blasting cabinets, hopper bins, and spray hoses.
• Finishing Technique: Changing the appearance or texture of a consumer product, using physical,
biological or chemical agent.
• Subcontractor: Any supplier of parts, products or services to the factory.
REQUIREMENTS
5. RISK ASSESSMENTS—Each facility must have a documented risk assessment conducted annually,
which includes as a minimum:
a. Identifying and listing all subcontractors, including those who supply parts, products or services.
b. A process to verify subcontractors are not using abrasive blasting as a finishing technique.
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