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Dust and Silica Warning
Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can
generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause serious or
fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the
particular process and/or material being cut or the composition of the tool being
used, review the material safety data sheet and/or consult your employer, the
material manufacturer/supplier, governmental agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH
and other sources on hazardous materials and make certain to comply with all
product warnings and instructions for the safe and effective use of the material
being cut. California and some other authorities, for instance, have published lists
of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, or other harmful
effects.
Control dust, mist and fumes at the source where possible. In this regard use
good work practices and follow the recommendations of the manufacturer/supplier,
OSHA/NIOSH, and occupational and trade associations. Water should be used for
dust suppression when wet cutting is feasible. When the hazards from inhalation
of dust, mists and fumes cannot be eliminated through engineering controls such
as vacuum and/or water mist, the operator and any bystanders should always wear
a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the material being cut.
Use Approved:
Eye Protection Hearing
Protection
Respiratory
Protection
Head Protection