Manager:
W
ood Bandsaw
LOW
CRUSHING
Authorised and signed by:
Developed in Co-operation Between
A.W
.I.S.A
and
Australia Chamber of Manufactures
This program is based upon the Safe W
ork
Australia, Code of Practice - Managing Risks of Plant in the W
orkplace ( WHSA
201
1 No10 )
NEW
MACHINER
Y
HAZARD IDENTIFICA
TION,
ASSESSMENT & CONTROL
Hands must always be kept well away from blade at all times.
O
F
STRIKING
Safety of
ficer:
Should blade break turn of
f machine immediately and use foot brake to stop if supplied.
W
ear hearing protection as required.
MEDIUM
PLANT SAFETY
PROGRAM
No.
Hazard
Identification
Item
Hazard
Assessment
H
SHEARING
B
D
ENT
ANGLEMENT
CUTTING, ST
ABBING,
PUNCTURING
MEDIUM
Blade guards should always be in the closed position before starting machine.
A
C
HIGH
Risk Control Strategies
(Recommended for Purchase / Buyer / User)
Ensure bandsaw is on level ground to and safe place to prevent it falling.
Eliminate, avoid loose clothing / Long hair etc.
Isolate main power switch before changing blade, cleaning or adjusting.
Check blade tracking before starting.
Top blade guide system should be adjusted to suit material thickness.
MEDIUM
Must be connected to dust extraction.
OTHER HAZARDS, NOISE,
LOW
Support long heavy work pieces.
W
ear safety glasses
Use a push stick to remove of
f-cuts.
Plant Safety Program to be read in conjunction with manufactures instructions
LOW
Remove all loose objects around moving parts.
Make sure all guards are secured shut when machine is on.
All electrical enclosures should only be opened with a tool that is not to be kept with the machine.
Revised Date:
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.machineryhouse.com.au
www
.machineryhouse.co.nz
12th March 2012
DUST
.
ELECTRICAL
