There is no dust suppression system(water, local exhaust ventilation system), electrical connection should have GFCI. Brick mason should be using respiratory protection and eye protection. Dangerous action, worker appears to be turning his head away from the chop saw. Possibly to protect his eyes from dust generated by the saw. Worker should make sure guard is in place before using the saw. Bad housekeeping.
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Bad Practice
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Description:

There is no dust suppression system(water, local exhaust ventilation system), electrical connection should have GFCI. Brick mason should be using respiratory protection and eye protection. Dangerous action, worker appears to be turning his head away from the chop saw. Possibly to protect his eyes from dust generated by the saw. Worker should make sure guard is in place before using the saw. Bad housekeeping.

Hazard: Cement, Dust, Silica
Injury & Illness Prevention: Engineering & Work Practices, PPE
Trade: Bricklayer/Mason
Other: COPD (Chronic obstr pulm dis), Silicosis
Keywords: brick mason, chop saw., residential construction

Credit:

OSHA Training Institute, Southwest Education Center


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