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This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use. Please also check general risk assessments for the space as a whole. Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document maintainers or trustees. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of this page | This risk assessment is intended to provide guidance on the risk associated with the above equipment and activities in normal use. Please also check general risk assessments for the space as a whole. Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document maintainers or trustees - do not edit this page directly. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of this page | ||
===Activity=== | |||
Cutting wood or plastic on the table saw | |||
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[[ | [[Equipment/Sedgwick Table saw]], [[Equipment/Dewalt Table saw]] | ||
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===Signage=== | |||
<gallery mode=packed> | |||
Wear Eye Protection.jpg | |||
Wear Ear Protection.jpg | |||
Read Instruction Manual.jpg | |||
Use Appropriate Guards.jpg | |||
Induction Required.jpg | |||
Keep Hands Away from Blade.jpg | |||
Use Dust Extraction.jpg | |||
No Loose Clothing or Gloves.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Understanding Risk Rating=== | ===Understanding Risk Rating=== | ||
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| Blade snatching or jamming || User, bystander || MED || Only cut wood and plastic on the table saw Ensure a visual inspection of the table saw is undertaken before every use to check for physical obstructions || LOW || LOW | | Blade snatching or jamming || User, bystander || MED || Only cut wood and plastic on the table saw Ensure a visual inspection of the table saw is undertaken before every use to check for physical obstructions || LOW || LOW | ||
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| Noise || User, bystander || LOW || Ear protection is advised || LOW || LOW | | Noise || User, bystander || LOW || Ear protection is advised. User to give audible warning (Going Loud!) before switching on|| LOW || LOW | ||
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| Flying splinters || User, bystander || LOW || Eye protection must be worn whilst using the table saw Eye protection must be worn by all users of the workshop. Do not cut small pieces || LOW || LOW | | Flying splinters || User, bystander || LOW || Eye protection must be worn whilst using the table saw Eye protection must be worn by all users of the workshop. Do not cut small pieces || LOW || LOW | ||
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