Does anybody wear dust masks when cutting?

[afright]

Worked with a old tiler he died of asbestosis,he was a stickler for using bal flex all the time now that has a very fine powder not saying thats what done him, but he never used a mask

 

[White Room]

Worked with a old tiler he died of asbestosis,he was a stickler for using bal flex all the time now that has a very fine powder not saying thats what done him, but he never used a mask

Aspestos was a standard building material many years ago, I believe it's estimated that 20 old construction workers die every year.

 

[Deleted member 43753]

I would advise any tilers on this forum to wear dust masks at all times when cutting tile as if not there will be a risk affecting your breathing later for sure.These days,unlike when I started out it is much more acceptable to have all the necessary health and safety kit so please do this as I will be as from now on

 

[Aston]

I now wear a mask for cutting and mixing, no point taking risks where you health is concerned.

 

[Qwerty]

Ran out of masks a fortnight ago, so resorted to new dish cloths & masking tape. It worked! [emoji106][emoji6]

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Very nice Geoff. Hope that's a clean dishcloth

 

[Qwerty]

Haha! Yes, clean one out of the van. Was chasing channels out of a brick wall for pipework using the trusty ATS turbo. Dusty as hell, ended up needing both hands so masking taped the vacuum nozzle to my wrist which worked well [emoji1]

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Haha I bet the customer would of had a shock seeing you with masking tape and a cloth around your face and a hoover taped to your hand.

 

[Qwerty]

Yep, 50 shades of grey eat your heart out!!! [emoji38]

 

[Mr Tiler]

i only use mine when dusting off after grouting. burns my nose and can taste the grit on my teeth if i dont oh and seem to pick my nose more on the drive home with all the grouty snot lol