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Injury Prevention Resources for Construction - Hazardous Materials
Asbestos | Dust | Lead | Paints & Coatings | Silica
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the construction industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.
Dust
Control of Drywall Sanding Dust Exposures
Construction workers who sand drywall joint compound are often exposed to high concentrations of dusts and, in some cases, respirable silica. This bulletin describes controls to reduce or eliminate the amount of exposure. (NIOSH Hazard Controls)
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Control of Wood Dust from Automated Routers
"NIOSH researchers found that the wood dust generated by automated routers is generally not adequately controlled. To address this problem, researchers designed and tested a new control system that substantially reduced dust emissions." (NIOSH Hazard Controls)
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Control of Wood Dust from Horizontal Belt Sanders
"Surveys by NIOSH researchers indicated that wood dust from the horizontal belt sanders used in woodworking was not effectively controlled. As a result, researchers developed an inexpensive auxiliary ventilation system for the horizontal belt sanders that significantly reduced wood dust emissions into the workroom." (NIOSH Hazard Controls)
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Control of Wood Dust from Large Diameter Disc Sanders
"Surveys by NIOSH researchers found that wood dust created by large diameter disc sanders is often not effectively controlled. To address this problem, researchers designed a ventilation control system that significantly reduced wood dust emissions into the workroom." (NIOSH Hazard Controls)
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Control of Wood Dust from Orbital Hand Sanders
"NIOSH researchers found that the wood dust generated by orbital hand sanders is often poorly controlled. To address this problem, researchers designed and tested a new control system for these hand sanders that significantly reduced dust emissions." (NIOSH Hazard Controls)
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Control of Wood Dust from Random Orbital Hand Sanders
"NIOSH researchers found that wood dust created by random orbital hand sanders is often poorly controlled. To address this problem, researchers designed and tested a new control system for these hand sanders that significantly reduced dust emissions." (NIOSH Hazard Controls)
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Control of Wood Dust from Shapers
"Surveys by NIOSH researchers found that the dust from wood shapers tends to be poorly controlled. The amount of wood dust emitted was found to depend on the sharpness of the cutter, the depth of the cut, the rate at which the wood is fed into the shaper, and the location of the exhaust hood. After studying the usual hood exhaust placement, researchers developed an improved hood configuration that significantly reduced wood dust emissions." (NIOSH Hazard Controls)
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Control of Wood Dust from Table Saws
"NIOSH researchers found that the wood dust generated by table saws is often poorly controlled. To address this problem, researchers designed and tested a control system for table saws that significantly reduced wood dust emissions." (NIOSH Hazard Controls)
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
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