Stay safe when you’re cutting concrete with these tips.
Sometimes you’ll need to undertake a construction project that requires you to cut concrete. This process is necessary for many construction projects, so it’s likely that you’ll need to do it at some point in time. Whenever you’re doing any construction project, safety should be your number one priority. Here are some tips to follow when you have to cut concrete for a project.
Wear Protective Gear
This may seems obvious but it’s important to keep in mind. When you are operating any type of construction equipment you need to wear the right gear to make sure the process goes well. For concrete cutting, this means wearing goggles and some type of mask as well. When you’re cutting concrete, particles can fly in the air and get into your eyes and lungs. This could lead to health issues down the line. You also want to wear some earplugs to protect your hearing.
Mark Cutting Lines & Go Slowly
Before you make the first cut, you should mark lines to guide you. This will help ensure that you’re cutting accurately, which is very important when cutting concrete. You don’t want to make mistakes when you’re doing this, so you should take care when cutting. Don’t try to get it done quickly because if you do, it can cause an accident. Remember the fundamentals of cutting and ensure that the process goes smoothly.
Dealing With Stoppages In Work
Sometimes you won’t be able to complete a construction project in one uninterrupted span of time. Other issues might arise when you’re cutting concrete so it’s vital that you know what to do when you’re interrupted. If you have to take a moment to step away from your concrete cutting project, make sure that you turn all machinery off. Then, you should set it a good distance away from other people. Essentially, you want to make sure to do all you can to make sure a stoppage in work doesn’t lead to an accident.
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