The Jigsaw Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) provides clear guidelines to help workers understand the steps and precautions involved in using a jigsaw.
It covers the hazards (noise, electricity, blades, moving objects, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, operator training, the pre-operational inspection and work area, maintenance under lockout/tagout, step-by-step operation and how to replace the blade safely.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps confirm every safety measure is in place before work starts.