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Personal Author:
Echt, Alan; Whalen, John J.;
Echt, Alan; Whalen, John J.; Less -
Corporate Authors:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Applied Research and Technology.; New Jersey Silica Partnership;
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Applied Research and Technology.; New Jersey Silica Partnership; Less -
Description:
Construction workers are exposed to hazardous dust when using jackhammers to break concrete pavement. NIOSH found that exposures could be reduced by using a waterspray attachment. NIOSHTIC No. 20033986
Content Notes:
"The principal contributor to this publication was Alan Echt of the Division of Applied Research and Technology, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. John J. Whalen, under a NIOSH contract, served as lead writer/editor. This research was conducted in cooperation with the New Jersey Silica Partnership." - acknowledgements
Subject:
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Accidents, Occupational
Concrete Construction
Construction Workers
Dust Control
Health And Hygiene
Occupational Exposure
Prevention & Control
Spray Nozzles
Wetting
Accidents, Occupational/Prevention & Control
Concrete Construction/Dust Control
Construction Workers/Health And Hygiene

Series:
DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2008-127; Workplace solutions;
DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2008-127; Workplace solutions; Less -
Document Type:
Pamphlet (or booklet);
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
Main Document Checksum:
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