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10 November 2013

Safety Measures That Concrete Cutting Edmonton Experts Must Observe

By Katrina Wheeler


Concrete is used in most construction sites, be it for building houses, bridges or roads. Although it can be considered a simple job, concrete cutting Edmonton should be done with a lot of care. It is vital to understand that dust produced during cutting can affect lungs and even the eyes. This dust can also cause damage to the finished surface since it can be quite abrasive.

The first thing to consider, therefore, is how his dust can be controlled during cutting of these types of building blocks. The dust produced during such work should not be inhaled, no matter the kind of tools that you are using. Wet cutting is a method that most people have used to ensure dust control.

Wet cutting method involves collecting this dust inside cooling water. It is usually directed to the cooling water and allowed to settle. This prevents filling the air with a lot of particles that are dangerous when inhaled. Another method is where pneumatic devices are used to suck dust to air stream. The dust is then channeled to a given place away from workers.

If you are using abrasive tools or diamond blades, water is necessary to help in lubricating and cooling these tools. The challenge here is that water will spill on the surface around the work environment. This will demand that drainage is provided where such water can flow away. On the other hand, a vacuum system can be used to control water spillage.

In case you are working with electric tools, you should ensure that every electric cord is insulated properly. You will need a proper insulation for ground to prevent possible electric shock. You must not risk working on wet surfaces when there is no proper ground fault insulation mechanism.

When using core drills, extra care is needed to make sure that no injury is sustained. Lack of proper base balance providing the machine with stable support may be the main cause of injury. The base suction is normally intended to provide this kind of support. Usually, the friction between the floor and the base should provide resistance to rotation. High speed rotation can injure the operator if the machine slips.

The challenge is that when you rely on the vacuum of the drill to hold it in place, it becomes difficult to control any possible failure. The base of the machine might rotate violently which may be the cause of serious cut to the operator. To make the machine rest firmly on the floor, the operator can support it using concrete anchor. Most machines have a support where a heavy stone can be place to hold the base.

It is also advisable to consider anything that could be hidden inside the concrete before you cut. Hard stones and metal pieces could be hiding inside. These can be the blades for your machine and may even break it. Even when you are drilling a hole, such objects can damage the machine blades. For successful result, concrete cutting Edmonton must use sharp and quality tools. Furthermore, operators should prepare sufficient cooling water before they start the task.




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