Silica Dust Warning - Edco SS-26 Series Operator's Instruction Manual

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iar with the risks associated with the particular process and/or material being cut or the composition of the tool
being used, review the material safety data sheets and/or consult your employer, the manufacturers/suppliers,
governmental agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials. California and
some other authorities, for instance, have published lists of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive
toxicity, or other harmful effects.
Control dust, mist and fumes at the source where possible. In this regard use good work practices and follow
the recommendations of the manufacturers/suppliers, OSHA/NIOSH, and occupational and trade associations.
Water should be used for dust suppression when wet grinding/cutting/drilling is feasible. When the hazards from
inhalation of dust, mists and fumes cannot be eliminated, the operator and any bystanders should always wear
a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the material being used.
or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal respiratory diseases, including
silicosis. In addition, California and some other authorities have listed respirable crystalline silica as a substance
known to cause cancer. When grinding/cutting/drilling such materials, always follow the respiratory precautions
mentioned above.
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SMI Dust and Silica Warning
Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can generate dust,
mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause serious or fatal injury or illness, such
as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. If you are unfamil-
Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete and other materials with silica in their compo-
sition may give off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of
sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Repeated and/