A rigidly mounted conventional deadman forces blasters into less-than-ideal
arm and body grip positions, which are physically demanding and challenging
to sustain. These uncomfortable and straining positions quickly cause operator
fatigue, resulting in reduced blasting productivity and possible safety issues.
BAABS (Blasting Accessories and Assist Bracket System) was conceptualized to
address these widely accepted limitations. By changing the deadman grip size and
placement and redirecting most of the blast nozzle thrust onto anchored parts of
the body, BAABS signifi cantly reduces the overall physical demand on blasters. In
addition, the easy-to-install clamshell-style rail was designed to swivel around the
blast hose. These features combine to dramatically reduce grip and arm fatigue,
thus enabling longer continuous blasting durations or more nozzle on time per
workday and better focus on controlling the blast pattern. The resulting benefi ts
are improved safety and greater productivity.

BAABS 2XL has the same benefi ts as the original, providing 30” additional reach
or extension beyond a conventional setup. This allows operators to stay on
the ground to blast overhead and not require scaff olding or some other work
platform. This saves money in setup/takedown material and labor and presents a
safer blasting operation, as the operator doesn’t need to navigate these elevated
positions.