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'''This risk assessment has been performed by the machine maintainers - do not modify yourself, but helpful suggestions are welcome via Discord/ mailing list'''
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=Risk Assessment - Table Saws=


'''Draft for Discussion'''
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 assessment directly. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of the assessment page.


===Activity===


Cutting wood or plastic on the table saw


Activity: Cutting wood or plastic on the table saw
===Signage===
Equipment: [[Equipment/Sedgwick Table saw]], [[Equipment/Dewalt Table saw]]
Details of activity
Induction / Role Required: Workshop induction
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 area within which this equipment or activity is based.
Any discrepancies, errors or concerns should be raised with the document maintainers or trustees.
Understanding Risk Rating:


Risk Rating Action
<gallery mode=nolines widths=200>
LOW Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity
Wear Eye Protection.jpg
MED Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended
Wear Ear Protection.jpg
HIGH Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists
Read Instruction Manual.jpg
Risk Assessment
Use Appropriate Guards.jpg
Induction Required.jpg
Keep Hands Away from Blade.jpg
Use Dust Extraction.jpg
No Loose Clothing or Gloves.jpg
</gallery>


Identify Hazards Who may be harmed and how Severity Control Measures Likelihood Risk Rating
===Understanding Risk Rating===
Something with the potential to cause harm Users, bystanders or particular at risk groups Low / Medium / High What is in place to reduce the harm or likelihood. Low / Medium / High
 
Incompetent user User, Bystander HIGH     Users must not use tools that they are not competent to use.  Members must challenge use that they believe is dangerous. Users should read the user manual where applicable.  Users must read the risk assessment before using a tool.  Users will be advised during induction which tools they will need supervision or an induction to use. LOW       MED    
LOW -    Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity
Contact with blade User HIGH         Do not remove guard under any circumstances.   Ensure the riving knife is in place before use  Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 30cm of blade).  Use push sticks and the fence provided when making cuts.  Do not move hands past the blade.  Do not lean over the blade.  Saw should be switched off immediately after use.  Saw blade should stop within 10 seconds of being turned off.    LOW     MED
 
Drawing in (being pulled into the saw) User of the tool HIGH     User of the saw should not wear gloves, ties, scarves, or other long flowy clothing that could get pulled into the blade.  Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 30cm of blade).  Do not lean over blade   LOW   MED  
MED -    Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended
Ejection of workpiece (Kickback) User of the tool, users of the room, the space. HIGH   Do not stand directly behind blade.  Use a feather board when working with smaller pieces.  Take care to keep the workpiece against the fence when making mitre cuts  Ensure riving knife is in place   LOW MED    
 
Dust (inhalation, fire, explosion) User of the tool, users of the room, the space. LOW The saw should be used with the dust extractor attached and working.  Maintenance must include the cleaning of dust from within the saw housing.  A respirator or mask should be used whilst operating this tool for prolonged periods LOW     LOW
HIGH -    Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists
Blade snatching or jamming User, bystanders 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
 
Noise User of the tool, users of the room. LOW Ear protection is advised. LOW LOW
===Risk Assessment===
Flying splinters User of the tool, users of the room. 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
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Identify Hazards !! Who May be Harmed and How !! Severity !! Control Measures !! Likelihood !! Risk Rating
|-
| Incompetent user || User, Bystander || HIGH || Users must be inducted to use this tool.  Members must challenge use that they believe is dangerous. Users should read the user manual where applicable.  Users must read the risk assessment before using a tool.  || LOW || MED
|-
| Contact with blade || User || HIGH || Use guards as per instruction manual. Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 30cm of blade).  Use push sticks and the fence provided when making cuts.  Do not move hands past the blade.  Do not lean over the blade.  Saw should be switched off immediately after use.  Saw blade should stop within 10 seconds of being turned off || LOW || MED
|-
| Drawing in (being pulled into the saw) || User || HIGH || User should not wear gloves, ties, scarves, or other long flowy clothing that could get pulled into the blade.  Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 30cm of blade).  Do not lean over blade || LOW || MED
|-
| Ejection of workpiece (Kickback) || User, bystander, the space || HIGH || Do not stand directly behind blade.  Use a feather board when working with smaller pieces.  Take care to keep the workpiece against the fence when making mitre cuts  Ensure riving knife is in place || LOW|| MED
|-
| Dust (inhalation, fire, explosion) || User, bystander || LOW || The saw should be used with the dust extractor attached and working.  Maintenance must include the cleaning of dust from within the saw housing.  A respirator or mask should be used whilst operating this tool for prolonged periods || 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
|-
| Noise || User, bystander || LOW || Ear protection is advised. User to give audible warning (EARS, GOING LOUD) before switching on|| 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
|}
 
[[Category:Risk Assessment]]

Latest revision as of 09:48, 19 June 2024

Risk Assessment - Table Saws

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 assessment directly. For responsible persons and last update, see 'version log' of the assessment page.

Activity

Cutting wood or plastic on the table saw

Signage

  • 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

Understanding Risk Rating

LOW - Ensure current control measures are in place and continue with activity

MED - Control measures may be adequate, co-supervision is recommended

HIGH - Do not undertake activity without further consultation with area specialists

Risk Assessment

Identify Hazards Who May be Harmed and How Severity Control Measures Likelihood Risk Rating
Incompetent user User, Bystander HIGH Users must be inducted to use this tool. Members must challenge use that they believe is dangerous. Users should read the user manual where applicable. Users must read the risk assessment before using a tool. LOW MED
Contact with blade User HIGH Use guards as per instruction manual. Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 30cm of blade). Use push sticks and the fence provided when making cuts. Do not move hands past the blade. Do not lean over the blade. Saw should be switched off immediately after use. Saw blade should stop within 10 seconds of being turned off LOW MED
Drawing in (being pulled into the saw) User HIGH User should not wear gloves, ties, scarves, or other long flowy clothing that could get pulled into the blade. Do not put hands into exclusion zone (within 30cm of blade). Do not lean over blade LOW MED
Ejection of workpiece (Kickback) User, bystander, the space HIGH Do not stand directly behind blade. Use a feather board when working with smaller pieces. Take care to keep the workpiece against the fence when making mitre cuts Ensure riving knife is in place LOW MED
Dust (inhalation, fire, explosion) User, bystander LOW The saw should be used with the dust extractor attached and working. Maintenance must include the cleaning of dust from within the saw housing. A respirator or mask should be used whilst operating this tool for prolonged periods 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
Noise User, bystander LOW Ear protection is advised. User to give audible warning (EARS, GOING LOUD) before switching on 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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