Cordless Jigsaw SOP
SOP Cordless Jigsaw
Cordless jigsaw SOP for operating a cordless jigsaw identifies jigsaw hazards with the risk assessed and risk controls developed to manage risk and cordless jigsaw safety.
Standard operating procedures require hazard control measures to be implemented per jigsaw guidelines and best safe work practice for cordless jigsaws.
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Standard Operating Procedure Cordless Jigsaw
Workplace Health and Safety has conducted a comprehensive job safety analysis for operating a cordless jigsaw, e.g. cutting timber materials and how to change a jigsaw 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 jigsaw and ensure cordless tool safety
WHS consultation and participation processes ensure adequate health and safety communication
Pre operational checks on equipment per cordless jigsaw inspection checklist, e.g. inspect cordless jigsaw 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 jigsaw manufacturers recommendation
Cordless tools and equipment, e.g. cordless jigsaw 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 jigsaw where there is an exposed nip point. Only remove equipment guards for cordless tool storage
Do not alter or modify a cordless jigsaw, e.g. removal of safety mechanism will affect tool safety
Inspect jigsaw blade for signs of wear and damage per cordless jigsaw checklist, replace if necessary and dispose of damaged jigsaw blade appropriately
Cordless jigsaw operation per cordless jigsaw SOP focuses on WHS issues and implementing control measures to reduce the risk from equipment hazards
Workplace environmental hazards, e.g. confined space and working at heights
Working at height on ladders, aluminium mobile scaffold and elevated work platforms when using cordless jigsaw
Hazardous chemicals and hazardous products used in connection with cordless jigsaw usage
Hazardous manual tasks in connection with using a cordless jigsaw
Cordless jigsaw PPE, e.g. ppe for eye protection, protective work shoes, hearing protection, safety protective wear, respiratory personal protective equipment
Health and safety training for workers, e.g. cordless jigsaw 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 jigsaw
Safe Operating Procedure Cordless Jigsaw
How to Use Jigsaw
Jigsaw SOP shall assess the risk of high-risk activities with the operation of a cordless jigsaw.
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 jigsaw
Pre start inspection of cordless jigsaw
Change jigsaw blade
Cordless battery charging using a cordless battery charger
Other hazards with using a cordless jigsaw