Circular Saw SOP
Standard Operating Procedure Circular Saw
Circular saw SOP for operating a circular saw identifies circular saw hazards with the risk assessed and risk controls developed to manage risk and circular saw safety.
Standard operating procedures require hazard control measures to be implemented per circular saw guidelines and best safe work practice for circular saws.
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SOP Circular Saw
Workplace Safety has conducted a comprehensive job safety analysis for operating a circular saw, e.g. cutting timber materials and how to change a circular 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 circular saw and ensure electrical hand tool safety
WHS consultation and participation processes ensure adequate health and safety communication
Pre-operational inspection of circular saw per electrical tools inspection checklist, e.g. how to check tools and equipment are free from damage such as damaged electrical cords
Damaged tools and equipment shall have an out of service tag placed on it with procedures for reporting faulty equipment in the workplace implemented
Do not alter or modify a circular saw, e.g. removal of circular saw handle will affect tool safety
Inspect circular saw blade for signs of wear and damage per tool safety checklist, replace if necessary and dispose of damaged circular saw blade appropriately
Circular saw operation per circular saw SOP focuses on circular saw control measures to reduce the level of risk
Workplace environmental hazards, e.g. confined space and working at heights
Hazardous chemicals and hazardous products used in connection with operating a circular saw
Hazardous manual tasks in connection with the operation of a circular saw
Personal protective equipment, e.g. respiratory protective equipment, protective clothing, eye protection
Health and safety training for workers, e.g. tool safety 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 operating a circular saw
Safe Operating Procedure Circular Saw
How to Use a Circular Saw
Circular saw SOP shall assess the risk of high-risk activities with the operation of a circular 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. circular saw
Pre-operational inspection of circular saw
Change circular saw blade
Use of portable RCD safety switch
Other hazards with operating a circular saw