Docking Saw

Docking Saw

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Moving blade

• Ejected objects

• Manual Handling

• Poor housekeeping

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

• All equipment and leads are tested and tagged as required for use.

• E-STOP button is functional

Precautions

All operators are trained and competent to operate a Docking Saw safely. Operator training should include:

• Workplace induction

• Safe operating procedures

• Manufacturer’s instructions

• Nature of hazards

• Fitting of PPE