Cutting brick with chop saw. Potential dust and/or silica exposure without evident engineering control or respiratory protection. Worker should have a guide so he doesn't need to have hand near blade.
#108
Bad Practice
This image shows an example of an unsafe work practice.

Description:

Cutting brick with chop saw. Potential dust and/or silica exposure without evident engineering control or respiratory protection. Worker should have a guide so he doesn't need to have hand near blade.

Hazard: Dust, Silica
Injury & Illness Prevention: PPE
Trade: Bricklayer/Mason
Keywords: hazardous waste worker, mason cutting brick and/or block

Credit:

NIOSH/John Rekus



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