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What does OSHA require from you?

FROM TABLE 1 Ā§29 CFR 1926.1153
Equipment/task Engineering & work practice control method Reqired respiratory protection and minimum Assigned protection factor (apf)
Less than or equal to 4 hours/shift Greater than 4 hours/ shift
(iv) Walk-behind saws

Use saw equipped with integrated water delivery system that continuously feeds water to the blade.

Operate and maintain tool in accordance with manufacturerā€™s instructions to minimize dust emissions.

When used outdoors
When used indoors or in an enclosed area

None APF 10 None APF 10

How Husqvarna can help you meet requirements:

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Soff-CutĀ® Equipment

OSHA Compliance Cross Reference

Equipment Models OSHA TABLE 1 Recommended Dust Supression Feature Recommended Accessories or Equipment Additional Dust Control
SOFF-CUT Soff-Cut     150
Soff-Cut 2000,
Soff-Cut 4000,
Soff-Cut 4200,
Soff-Cut 5000
Water (Soff-Cutting is not specifically addressed in Table 1 but would most closely be classified under flat sawing) Cutting is done while concrete is still wet enough to not produce dust. A water delivery system is not used. S 26 dust exrtactor will still be recommended to clean resulting debris (dry broom sweeping is prohibited) Proper cutting in the Green Zone
Soff-Cut dust reducer shroud and adequate dust extractor. Soff-Cut 150 use S 26 dust extractor; Soff-Cut 2000, 2500 use S 36 dust extractor; Soff-Cut 4000, 4200, 5000 use Soff-Cut 1000 vac or T 8600 P dust extractors Dry cutting w/vac


*Additional engineering controls to reduce exposure:
Objective data testing for Soff-CutĀ® Ultra Early Entryā„¢ sawing without water in ā€œGreen Zoneā„¢ā€ (tested)
Objective data testing for Soff-CutĀ® Ultra Early Entryā„¢ sawing without water and with gas vacuum (tested)
Objective data testing for Soff-CutĀ® Ultra Early Entryā„¢ sawing without water and with propane vacuum (tested)

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