Dust Collection System Clears the Air Ahead of OSHA Table 1 Requirements

Dust Collection System Clears the Air Ahead of OSHA Table 1 Requirements

E-Z Drill continues to give contractors peace of mind from crystalline silica exposure with its dust collection systems. While exposure to dust is becoming a major concern in the construction industry, E-Z Drill’s dust collection systems have met the new OSHA Table 1 requirements for more than 15 years. The vacuum system uses the same air compressor as the concrete dowel drill to effectively collect dust directly from the drilled holes and store it in a collector. Customers can purchase
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Dust Off And Meet New OSHA Regulations

Dust Off And Meet New OSHA Regulations

OSHA’s Crystalline Silica rule will impact common practices in the concrete pavement industry and specifically concrete drilling and doweling. We introduced E-Z Drill Dust Collection Systems to the market in 2000. The fully pneumatic unit, which is powered by the drill’s air compressor, meets all the Table 1 engineering and work practice control methods. The Dust Collection System is a kit and can be easily fitted to existing units and set up on site. Plan to stop by our booth at World of Concrete to learn more, too. We’re ready to partner with
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4 Tips for Concrete Dowel Drilling Safety

4 Tips for Concrete Dowel Drilling Safety

Employers pay nearly $1 billion per week in direct workers’ compensation costs, according to some estimates, reports OSHA. Indirect costs add up further. That’s, of course, across all lines of work. Road construction, public works and related outdoor jobs that require large tools and machines and operate near traffic pose greater risks for workers. When it comes to concrete drilling and doweling, whether for taxiway construction or highway repairs, just a handful of reminders will keep workers safe and on the job.
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