Jackhammers or Handheld Powered Chipping Tools The use of a jackhammer or handheld power chipping tools to break or demolish concrete, stone, masonry or other silica-containing materials can generate respirable crystalline silica dust
SAFETY TOOLBOX TALK Jackhammer Safety - Quandel Wet Methods Use a manual sprayer or water-spray system that provides a continuous stream or spray of water at the point where the jackhammer’s tip strikes the surface material
9800 0550 90a To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to yourself or others, read and understand the Safety and operating instruction before installing, operating, repairing, maintaining, or changing accessories on the machine
Table 1 - Silica Safe e task An employee operating a jackhammer would be engaged in the task, but another employee directing traffic near the employee jackhammering would not be engaged in t e task OSHA’s Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction,
JACKHAMMER JACKHAMMER Safety Data Sheet C-701 according to Federal Register Vol 77, No 58 Monday, March 26, 2012 Rules and Regulations Date of issue: 04 17 2016
Toolbox Safety Talks for Mechanical Construction Workers . . . Use a jackhammer or hand-held powered chipping tool fitted with either a water delivery system that supplies a continuous stream or spray of water at the point of impact, or a commercially available shroud or cowling, and an adequate dust collection system
JACKHAMMER CHIPPING HAMMER SAFETY - Indiana Constructors Chipping and hammering for concrete removal are common work activities in bridge work and repair Workers use compact pneumatic chipping hammers and jackhammers to do the job These compact battering rams pack a lot of punch, and they can be dangerous if you don’t use them properly Here are some common-sense tips provided by tool manufacturers