Vermeer S725TX, Operator'S Manual

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10-6 Safety Messages S725TX Mini Skid Steer
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Breathing crystalline silica dust over time can result in silicosis, a disabling, non reversible, and sometimes fatal disease of the
lungs. United States Federal O.S.H.A. has established exposure limits for employees. Avoid exposure to dust containing crystalline
silica in excess of these limits.
Crystalline silica is a basic component of sand, rock, brick, block and mortar. Many activities at construction sites such as breaking,
chipping, drilling, cutting, etc., produce dust containing crystalline silica. trenching, sawing, and boring of material, produce dust
containing crystalline silica. Air monitoring may be necessary to determine whether jobsite conditions expose workers to excessive
levels of crystalline silica dust. Depending upon air monitoring results, the following measures may be necessary to avoid exposure
to excessive levels of crystalline silica dust:
• Perform an Exposure Assessment.
• Create a Written Exposure Control Plan.
• Housekeeping
• Medical surveillance
• Employee training
WARNING: Breathing crystalline silica puts workers at increased risk of developing
serious silica-related diseases including: silicosis, lung cancer, kidney disease, Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Death or serious illness could result. Avoid
crystalline silica dust according to OSHA guideline 29 CFR 1926. 1153.