SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

METAL BANDSAW AND POWER HACKSAW

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Never exceed the rated bar capacity of the machine.
2.
Always select the correct blade for the type and size of stock to be cut.
3.
Always follow manufacturers instructions regarding the use of the machine at all times.

Task sequence
1. General precautions

Identified hazards in task

Falling objects
Overexertion/strain injury

Slips, trips and falls

Falling objects
Flying objects
Cuts to hands
Damage to and wearing of
blades

2. Cutting

3. Replacement of blade

Cuts to hands

Key processes to be followed

Use stands to support long lengths of stock.
Obtain assistance or use mechanical aids to load large sections of stock into
machine.
Ensure that jaws of vice are clean and undamaged.
Make sure that stock is held securely in vice before commencing to cut.
Keep area around machine clear of scrap material and coolant spills.
Provide support for material being cut off.
Risk of eye injury from chips, broken blades, etc.
Cut ends of stock will have sharp burrs and edges.
Adjust blade guides to as close to the work as possible to provide maximum
support for the blade when cutting.
Larger machines will have coolant pump fitted for cutting of large sections.
Ensure that coolant tank has sufficient coolant for continuous flow.
Unplug machine before carrying out maintenance.
Wear gloves when handling rough or sharp objects.
Clean guides and wheels before placing new blade onto machine.
Ensure blade is tensioned correctly before returning machine to service.

Precautions / PPE required

Adjust stands to keep stock level.
Observe correct manual handling
practices.
Wear leather gloves when
handling rough or sharp objects.

Wear eye protection.

Wear hand protection.
Wear apron if handling large
items when coolant is present.
Switch machine off and isolate.
Wear hand protection.

PRECAUTIONS:
The following precautions are to be
observed and suitable safety signs as
indicated below displayed in areas where
metal bandsaws are used.

SWP50 Version 2.0

ASSA Pty Ltd

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