Reducing Hazardous Dust Exposure When Rock Drilling During Construction

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2009-124, April 2009
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Construction workers may be exposed to hazardous dust containing crystalline silica during site preparation when drilling systems are used. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that drill dust could be decreased by using wet or dry dust reduction engineering controls, enclosed cabs, and implementing a dust control program.

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NIOSH [2009]. Reducing hazardous dust exposure when rock drilling during construction. By Organiscak JA, Cecala AB, Page SJ, Whalen JJ. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2009-124.