FIVE CONCRETE CUTTING MISTAKES EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD AVOID

It’s no news that concrete cutting can be a really dangerous job, especially for rookies. Even with the expertise and experience gained from your apprenticeship, there’s always still the possibility of things going wrong.

This is where the difference between the experts and rookies comes in though. Don’t get us wrong! Concrete cutting remains a dangerous job, even for experts. Nevertheless, they have one major advantage over rookies: they are more used to the job and the dangers that come with it. In other words, they are more prepared.

If you are a rookie concrete cutting professional in Campbelltown looking to get to this level and reduce the risks that come with the job, you have come to the right place. In this blog, we would be helping you improve your preparedness for carrying out concrete cutting, and we would be doing that by introducing you to a list of the top 5 concrete cutting mistakes to avoid.

With this list, you’d be better equipped to handle concrete cutting projects and better prepared to avoid the errors that come with the project. Now with that said, let’s get to it.

  1. HANDLING CUTTING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROPER KNOWLEDGE OR SUPERVISION

Here’s probably the most costly mistake you can make as a rookie concrete cutter. It’s also the one you want to avoid the most.

Yes, you probably know the theoretical aspects of handling most heavy-duty concrete cutting tools from the time spent during your apprenticeship. This doesn’t mean you are ready to use these machines without supervision though. 

As a rule of thumb for rookies, if you don't have the right amount of practical knowledge to handle any complex machinery, please, do NOT attempt to use such a machine without supervision. Such machines are better off left to the more experienced concreters until you become more experienced using them.

  1. CUTTING WITH A BLUNT OR DAMAGED BLADE

Here’s another mistake you really should be avoiding. Concrete cutting is not a job you want to carry out with unfit equipment. It’s definitely one you do not want to use bad blades for.

Yes, some experts do it, but those are experts. You are not. As a rookie, you shouldn’t give it a try. If you discover a blade is blunt or damaged, do not even attempt to manage it. Replace it instead. This would drastically reduce the chances of you harming yourself and increase the quality of your work.  

  1. USING THE WRONG TOOL

Alright, here’s one concrete cutting mistake rookies make that is just as bad as using a tool they have no experience handling ─ choosing the wrong tool.

Here’s the thing. Using the wrong tool for concrete cutting in Campbelltown can cause everything from ruining the quality of your concrete cutting project to actually hurting you or even those around you. So whenever you are looking to carry out a concrete cutting project, ensure you are making use of the right tool for the job. When you are not sure what the right tool is, contact a more experienced concrete cutter. Anything else could lead to some rather catastrophic results. 

  1. WORKING OUTSIDE CONCRETE CUTTING RULES

Every job/contract comes with its own set of rules, and these rules are there for a very good reason ─ to keep you and your worksite safe. Concrete cutting is no different. 

Although there are general rules guiding concrete cutting, many construction companies have their own organizational rules. These rules are expected to be carefully and keenly observed by every concrete cutting operator working with the companies in question. 

As a concrete cutter, rookie or otherwise, you are expected to pay attention to these rules and to work within their confines. Doing otherwise might not only cause harm to the overall project you are working on or to yourself, it could also cost you your job.

  1. WORKING WITHOUT A COMPLETE PROTECTIVE KIT ON  

With how easy to avoid this mistake is, one would think everyone would avoid it. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and well, the culprits tend to regret it in the end. 

We’d say it again, concrete cutting can be a rather dangerous job. Accidents could happen at any time. You want to ensure that you have the right protection when any such accidents occur. And you don’t just want to have some of your protective gear ready, you want to have all of it. After all, every part of your body is important, so every part of it should be protected. 

So there you have it. The top 5 mistakes you should avoid as a rookie concrete cutter. Need some more help carrying out concrete cutting in Campbelltown? Getting in touch with a more experienced concreter might do the trick.

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