The pneumatic drill generated 444 times the OSHA permissible exposure level of silica dust, while the electric drill generated 11 times the OSHA level. The pneumatic drill's noise level was also ...

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a ruling on March 24, 2016, aimed at better protecting workers from respirable silica dust. The new rule substantially reduces the allowed exposure limits for ...

The "highway drill jig" designed by Dr. David Rempel, Pam Susi, and Michael Cooper also is much easier on the construction laborers who are cutting these holes. The task of adding new concrete to a ...

Drilling into concrete can expose workers to silica dust from sand and rock, which can damage the lungs if inhaled. Drilling also exposes workers to hand vibration and noise at levels well above ...

Standing between a construction worker and a hazard to prevent injuries, Safety Technology physically reduces a worker’s risk of injury with little to no change in their workflow. Unlike a seatbelt, ...

Having made overhead concrete drilling easier with an innovative, upside-down drill press, Dr. David Rempel and his University of California, San Francisco research team have turned their attention ...

Drilling into concrete is nothing to be afraid of, even for the novice DIYer. Like many home improvement tasks, you simply need to ensure that you have the right tools and techniques to make it happen ...