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Published:01 Jun 2017
File type:PDF
File size:1.01 MB
Length:5 pages
Reading level:Medium
What it contains
Circular saws can exceed noise exposure standards, even when idling, making them dangerous for workers. This document advises how workplaces can manage noise. This includes:
following a hierarchy of control measures
finding alternatives to using saws, such as buying pre-cut and pre-fabricated materials
substituting noisy saws for quieter ones
engineering controls, such as acoustic enclosures, to reduce noise