Abrasive Cut-off Saw

Abrasive Cut-off Saw

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Noise

• Electricity

• Sparks

• Moving parts/objects

• Dust/debris

• Manual Handling

• Poor housekeeping

Work area

• No trip or slip hazards

• Adequate lighting

Personal protective equipment

Pre-operational inspection

• Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:

  • Guards are in place and adjusted

  • Saw blade is sharp and correctly fitted

  • Saw pulls forward and retracts smoothly

  • Ventilation openings and switches are free of foreign matter

  • Coolant tank full and flowing as required

  • The safety shield closes completely to avoid spraying the operator

  • Equipment and leads are tested and tagged as required for use.