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Circle Cutter Machine

SOP · SOP-60625

  • Version 1
  • Power Tools & Equipment
  • Reads on any phone

The Circle Cutter Machine safe operating procedure is a guide for operating circle cutter machines safely in industrial settings. It sets out the safety measures that keep operators safe and the work efficient while the machine is in use.

It covers acronyms, hazards, the work area, personal protective equipment (safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves and steel-toe boots), precautions, maintenance including LOTO and blade inspections, a pre-operational inspection and step-by-step operation.

An employee training and induction register records who has been trained and their competency level.

Preview of the Circle Cutter Machine SOP

Circle Cutter Machine

SOPVersion 1

Acronyms

  • LOTO: Lockout/Tagout.

  • PPE: Personal Protective Equipment.

  • RPM: Revolutions Per Minute.

  • SDS: Safety Data Sheet.

  • SOP: Safe Operating Procedure.

Circle cutter attachment on a drill press cutting a circle into sheet metal

Hazards

What Can Cause Harm?

  • Entanglement – risk of gloves, clothing, or hair getting caught in the rotating cutting blade.

  • Flying debris – small metal or material fragments can become airborne.

  • Sharp edges – cut materials may have sharp edges, leading to laceration injuries.

  • Pinch points – hands or fingers may get trapped in moving parts.

  • Manual handling – heavy workpieces can cause strain or injury if improperly lifted.

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What it covers

9 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Work area
  3. Personal protective equipment
  4. Pre-operational inspection
  5. Precautions
  6. Operation
  7. Maintenance
  8. Employee training and induction register

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