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Cordless Sliding Compound Mitre Saw SOP

Cordless Sliding Mitre Saw

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

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

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Cordless Sliding Mitre Saw SOP Example

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SOP Cordless Sliding Compound Mitre Saw

Workplace Health and Safety has conducted a comprehensive job safety analysis for operating a cordless sliding compound mitre saw, e.g. cutting timber materials and how to change a 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 cordless sliding compound mitre saw and ensure cordless tool safety

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

  • Pre operational checks on equipment per cordless sliding compound mitre saw inspection checklist, e.g. inspect cordless sliding 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 sliding compound mitre saw manufacturers recommendation

  • Cordless tools and equipment, e.g. cordless sliding 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 sliding 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 sliding compound mitre saw, e.g. removing sliding compound mitre saw handle or sliding compound mitre saw fence would affect tool safety

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

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

  • Hazards in a workplace, e.g. confined space and working at heights

  • Hazardous chemicals and hazardous products used in connection with a cordless sliding compound mitre saw usage

  • Hazardous manual tasks in connection with using a cordless sliding compound mitre saw

  • Cordless sliding compound mitre saw PPE, e.g. respiratory ppe, safety clothing and equipment, hearing protector, ppe shoes, personal protective equipment goggles

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

Cordless Sliding Compound Mitre Saw Safe Operating Procedure

How to Use a Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Sliding compound mitre saw SOP shall assess the risk of high-risk activities using a cordless sliding 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 sliding compound mitre saw

  • Pre start inspection of a cordless sliding compound mitre saw

  • Change sliding compound mitre saw blade

  • Cordless battery charging using a cordless battery charger

  • Other hazards with using a cordless sliding compound mitre saw

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