Band Saw-Portable
Band Saw-Portable
Band Saw-Portable
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Task: Portable band saws
task/equipment:
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Shop or OCH Maintenance, UA
Dept:
Date: 05/01/13
Required PPE:
Work boots hearing protection safety glasses Gloves
Required/Recommended Trainings:
STF Safety Equipment safety precautions
HAZARD
TASK CONTROLS
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Operating a portable Don PPE, including safety glasses, work boots,
band saw gloves and hearing protection (When working in
noisy areas).
Always unplug or remove battery pack before
removing blades or accessories.
Do not wear loose clothing. Keep jewelry and hair
out of reach of moving parts.
Before use check for damage to blade and/or teeth.
Laceration Cracked and damaged blades can vibrate loose and
s become projectiles.
Amputation
When cutting do not hold piping below or in line of
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blade.
Struck By’s
Always cut away from the body.
Slips
Trips Never force the tool as it can bind and break
Falls resulting in flying objects.
Extended use can create vibration; gloves will help
reduce vibration to hand and arms. Take breaks
when working on long projects.
Do not touch blade immediately after use as it will be
hot.
Never attempt to cut through piping that may be
insulated with possible asbestos containing Material
(PACM), only those trained in asbestos should work
around PACM or ACM.