Missing dust control when cutting or drilling overhead

Control dust before overhead cutting/drilling. Think about people, equipment, finished surfaces, and occupied areas below.

Stop if

• Do we need dust control, covers, or area protection before cutting/drilling here?

Watch out

• Do not cut or drill overhead and let dust/debris rain into finished or occupied space.

Check

• Check what is below the cut/drill area.
• Use collection, covers, drop cloths, or containment if required.
• Protect equipment, finishes, and people.
• Clean debris before it spreads.
• Ask if infection control/occupied-area rules apply.

Steps

• Check what is below the cut/drill area.
• Use collection, covers, drop cloths, or containment if required.
• Protect equipment, finishes, and people.
• Clean debris before it spreads.
• Ask if infection control/occupied-area rules apply.

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