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Cordless Compound Mitre Saw SOP

SOP Cordless Compound Mitre Saw

Cordless compound mitre saw SOP for operating a cordless compound mitre saw identifies cordless compound mitre saw hazards with the risk assessed and risk controls developed to manage risk and cordless compound mitre saw safety.

  • Standard operating procedures require hazard control measures to be implemented per compound mitre saw guidelines and best safe work practice for cordless compound mitre saws.

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Cordless Compound Mitre Saw SOP Example

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Standard Operating Procedure Cordless Compound Mitre Saw

Workplace Health and Safety has conducted a comprehensive job safety analysis for compound mitre saw operations, e.g. cutting timber materials and how to change a compound mitre saw blade with risk control measures developed for identified hazards per WHS hierarchy of controls.

  • WHS consultation with employees on health and safety matters to identify potential hazards with operating a compound mitre saw and ensure electrical hand tool safety

  • WHS consultation and participation processes ensure adequate health and safety communication

  • Pre operational checks on equipment per cordless compound saw inspection checklist, e.g. inspect compound mitre saw and equipment, and cordless battery and charger are free from damage such as battery leaking fluid

  • Cordless battery charging using a cordless charging station shall be based on a cordless compound mitre saw manufacturers recommendation

  • Cordless tools and equipment, e.g. cordless compound mitre saw identified as damaged shall have an out of service tag placed on it with procedures for reporting faulty equipment in the workplace implemented

  • Safety guarding must be fitted to a cordless compound mitre saw where there is an exposed nip point. Only remove equipment guards for cordless tool storage

  • Do not alter or modify a cordless compound mitre saw, e.g. removal of compound mitre saw handle or compound mitre saw fence will affect tool safety

  • Inspect compound mitre saw blade for signs of wear and damage per cordless compound mitre saw safety checklist, replace if necessary and dispose of damaged compound mitre saw blade appropriately

  • Cordless compound mitre saw operation per cordless compound mitre saw SOP focuses on WHS issues and the implementation of control measures to reduce risks from equipment hazards

  • Workplace environmental hazards, e.g. confined space and working at heights

  • Hazardous chemicals and hazardous products used in connection with operating a compound mitre saw

  • Hazardous manual tasks in connection with compound mitre saw usage

  • Cordless compound mitre saw PPE, e.g. ppe for eyes and face, enclosed work shoes, ear protection, safety protective clothing, dust mask respirator

  • Health and safety training for workers, e.g. cordless compound mitre saw training

  • Workplace housekeeping per housekeeping policy and procedures

  • Legislative and regulatory requirements for compliance with WHS legislation, e.g. work health and safety regulations, managing electrical risks at the workplace code of practice and power tool safety standards

  • Monitoring controls, e.g. assessment and review the effectiveness of control measures

  • Tasks and activities in connection with using a cordless compound mitre saw

Cordless Compound Mitre Saw Safe Operating Procedure

How to Use Compound Mitre Saw

Cordless compound mitre saw SOP shall assess the risk of high-risk activities with using a cordless compound mitre saw.

High-risk work activities that may expose workers to WHS hazards are likely to include but not be limited to:

  • Plant and equipment used in the work task, e.g. cordless compound mitre saw

  • Pre start inspection of cordless compound mitre saw

  • Change compound mitre saw blade

  • Cordless battery charging using a cordless battery charger

  • Other hazards with using a cordless compound mitre saw

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