[VIDEO] Controlling Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction: Jackhammers and Handheld Powered Chipping Tools

A short video describing how to properly use specified dust control methods with jackhammers and handheld powered chipping tools to effectively limit workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica

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