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products. Use a less powerful tool e.g. a block cutter instead of
angle grinder.
2. Using a different method of work altogether – e.g. using a nail
gun to direct fasten cable trays instead of drilling holes rst.
3. Please always work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that specially designed to lter out
microscopic particles and use the dust extraction facility at all
time.
For more information please see the HSE website: http://www.hse.
gov.uk/construction or http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis69.pdf
WARNING! Some dust particles created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drill and other construction
jobs contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated timber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals:
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to lter
microscopic particles
VIBRATION
The European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive has been
brought in to help reduce hand arm vibration syndrome injuries to
power tool users. The directive requires power tool manufacturers
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