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NIOSH recommends the following
measures to reduce crystalline silica
exposures in the workplace and
prevent silicosis and silicosis-related
deaths:
Prohibit silica sand (or other 1.
substances containing more than
1% crystalline silica) as an abrasive
blasting material and substitute less
hazardous materials.
Conduct air monitoring to measure 2.
worker exposures.
Use containment methods such as 3.
blast-cleaning machines and cabinets
to control the hazard and protect
adjacent workers from exposure.
Practice good personal hygiene to 4.
avoid unnecessary exposure to silica
dust.
Wear washable or disposable 5.
protective clothes at the work site.
Shower and change into clean
clothes before leaving the work site to
prevent contamination of cars, homes
and other work areas.
Use respiratory protection when 6.
source controls cannot keep silica
exposures below the NIOSH REL.
Provide periodic medical 7.
examinations for all workers who may
be exposed to crystalline silica.
Post signs to warn workers about 8.
the hazard and to inform them about
required protective equipment.
Provide workers with training that 9.
includes information about health
effects, work practices and protective
equipment for crystalline silica.
Report all cases of silicosis to State 10.
health departments and to OSHA
or the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA).
Vibration Precautions
This tool vibrates during use.
Repeated or long-term exposure to
vibration may cause temporary or
permanent physical injury, particularly to
the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce
the risk of vibration-related injury:
Anyone using vibrating tools regularly 1.
or for an extended period should
rst be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check-
ups to ensure medical problems are
not being caused or worsened from
use. Pregnant women or people
who have impaired blood circulation
to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes,
or Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any symptoms
related to vibration (such as tingling,
numbness, and white or blue ngers),
seek medical advice as soon as
possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nicotine 2.
reduces the blood supply to the
hands and ngers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the 3.
vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration 4.
when there is a choice.
Include vibration-free periods each 5.
day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while 6.
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.