Concrete Drilling
- Material: Concrete or concrete block
- Task: Drilling
- Equipment and Controls: Rotary Hammer drill with dust extraction
- Task/Control Description:
- Drilling 3/8” to ¼” holes into concrete walls, ceiling, and floors (poured concrete) using a Rotary Hammer Drill.
- Drilling 3/8” to ¼” holes into concrete block walls with a Rotary Hammer Drill.
Worker Training:
In-house training can be provided by a supervisor.
Housekeeping:
All dust will be collected by the vacuum and dust container attached to the Rotary Hammer Drill. The dust will be emptied and disposed of in trash bags.
Medical Surveillance:
There is no medical surveillance required for this project. Drilling will not take place for a period longer than 30 days.
Additional Comments:
Per OSHA’s Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction, OSHA 3901-07R 2017, respiratory protection is not required when using handheld or stand-mounted drills equipped with a dust collection system, including for overhead drilling, regardless of task duration.
Acknowledgement:
I have read the requirements for Concrete Drilling with a Rotary Hammer Drill. I understand that if I have questions, at any time, I will consult with my immediate supervisor.