If It’s Silica… It’s Not Just Dust!
Practical Solutions for Controlling Exposure to Silica Dust
- Using a Jackhammer
- Using a Right-Angle Saw
- Other Dust Control Resources
- Silica Contract Language
- Field Studies Reports and Articles in the Scientific Literature
Using a Jackhammer
Reduce Silica Exposure During Jackhammer Work: Use A Simple Water-Spray Dust Control [pdf 582kb]- Video Exposure Monitoring (live demo)
- How to Make Your Very Own Jackhammer Spray Dust Control
- NJDOT Modifications to Jackhammer Water-Spray and Applications to Other Equipment [pdf 2mb]
- Water Spray Control of Hazardous Dust When Breaking Concrete with a Jackhammer [pdf 878kb]
Using a Right-Angle Saw
Controlling Dust While Using a Right-Angle Saw [pdf 2mb]- Video Exposure Monitoring (live demo)
Other Dust Control Resources
- Dry Cutting and Grinding is Risky Business:
English [pdf 142kb], español [pdf 139kb] - Silicosis – Learn the Facts!:
English [pdf 165kb], español [pdf 169kb] - Guides for Managing Crystalline Silica Control Programs in Construction
- Stop Silicosis in Sandblasters – Use Silica Substitutes
- Respirators
- From CPWR (Center for Construction Research and Training):
- Working Safely with Silica - A One-Stop Source on Information on How to Prevent a Silica Hazard and Protect Workers
- Working Safely with Silica - A One-Stop Source on Information on How to Prevent a Silica Hazard and Protect Workers
- From OSHA:
- From NIOSH:
- From the University of Washington:
Silica Contract Language
- New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) (in place) [pdf 17kb]
- New Jersey Department of Treasury (in place) [pdf 146kb]
Field Studies Reports and Articles in the Scientific Literature
Field Studies Reports
- In-Depth Survey Of Dust Control Technology For Cutting Concrete Block And Tuckpointing Brick
- Control of Respirable Dust and Crystalline Silica from Breaking Concrete with a Jackhammer
Articles in the Scientific Literature
