Handheld Grinders for Tasks Other Than Mortar Removal
Handheld Grinders for Tasks Other Than Mortar Removal. The use of a handheld grinder to smooth or cut the surfaces of concrete, masonry or other silica containing materials can generate respirable crystalline silicadust. When inhaled, the small particles of silica can irreversibly damage the lungs. This fact sheet describes dust control that can be used to minimize the amount of airborne dust when using