Thursday, October 23, 2014

Tool Box Talk: Circular Saw Safety Tips


1) Discuss types of work that requires circular saw use.
2) Give this TOOL BOX TALK

Tips for safe use:
  • Do not work alone.
  • Wear PPE (safety glasses and hearing protection).
  • Keep loose hair, clothing, jewelry, and anything that could get caught in the saw tied back.
  • Before the cut, set the depth of the saw to 1/8" thicker than material.
  • Prepare a stable surface to cut material on.
  • Keep guard on saw as manufactured.
  • Blade guard should move freely to both open and closed position.
  • Never cut with a dull blade.
  • Always unplug the saw before you change the blade.
  • Cut short material from long material first.
  • Stand to the side when cutting material. This positions you away from potential kickback.
  • Hold the saw with two hands while cutting.
  • After your cut, do not let go of the saw while the blade is spinning.
Questions to start discussion:
  1. How can this tool hurt you?

 2. How could you prevent it from happening?

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