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leerob  
#1 Posted : 11 October 2013 16:12:32(UTC)
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leerob

What is the correct way to cut concrete utilising a Stihl saw, is it acceptable to simply pour water over the intended cut. OR does a mains water system or pressurised bottle system have to be connected to the Stihl saw?
shauncampbell  
#2 Posted : 11 October 2013 16:25:58(UTC)
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shauncampbell

Hi Leerob I haver just been carrying out a risk assessment on a cut-off saw for concrete have a look at the following, this should guide you in the right direction. www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis54.pdf www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/coh13.pdf
johnmc  
#3 Posted : 11 October 2013 16:59:39(UTC)
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johnmc

Hi Leerob, Reasonably practicable comes to mind, if it's a one off cut that will only take a few minutes pouring water over the cut should be fine, obviously if it's an ongoing task a more suitable dust suppression method like those mentioned should be used. Good luck
frankc  
#4 Posted : 11 October 2013 18:33:37(UTC)
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frankc

Leerob wrote:
What is the correct way to cut concrete utilising a Stihl saw, is it acceptable to simply pour water over the intended cut. OR does a mains water system or pressurised bottle system have to be connected to the Stihl saw?
If the Stihl Saw has a pipe leading to the disc, surely that's the best option? More chance of regulating the amount of water used and less people involved in the task, as you wouldn't require a 2nd person to assist in the pouring.
Ryan.Donald  
#5 Posted : 11 October 2013 21:15:11(UTC)
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Ryan.Donald

All Sthil / Husqvarna saws (Cut off Saws) have an attachment for the connection of a dust supression bottle. once filled and pumped it will provide enough pressure to feed it through the pipe to the area of cutting. This is the BEST and most common form of Dust Suppression Ryan
Ryan.Donald  
#6 Posted : 11 October 2013 21:16:33(UTC)
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Ryan.Donald

johnmc wrote:
Hi Leerob, Reasonably practicable comes to mind, if it's a one off cut that will only take a few minutes pouring water over the cut should be fine, obviously if it's an ongoing task a more suitable dust suppression method like those mentioned should be used. Good luck
It would all depend on the site/company policy on cutting, I would be safe and use the Water Bottle, quite often 1 cut turns into 2 cuts and so on......
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