Prepare - 24 SK800 Operator’s Manual Prepare Jobsite p Crystalline Dust Jobsite Precautions Silica dust. Exposure can cause lung disease or cancer. Use breathing protection. Crystalline silica dust is a naturally occurring substance found in soil, sand, concrete, granite, and quartz. To reduce exposure when cutting, drilling, or working these materials: Use water spray or other means to control dust. Refer to US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines or other applicable regulating guidelines for appropriate breathing protection or dust control methods. Other Jobsite Precautions You may need to use different methods to safely avoid other underground hazards.
Talk with those knowledgeable about hazards present at each site to determine which precautions should be taken or if job should be attempted. Clear objects such as landscaping fabric, cable, and wire from the work area. These objects may be underground or partially buried. Arrange for Traffic Control Vehicle and pedestrian traffic must be a safe distance from equipment. Evaluate jobsite and allow an appropriate buffer zone around equipment. If working near a road or other traffic area, contact local authorities about safety procedures and regulations.