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The Cutting Materials Using Saw Or Circular Blade Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- Improper handling of power tools
- 2. Setting Up Equipment
- Incorrect setup
- equipment malfunction
- 3. Checking Material Quality
- Splinters
- sharp edges
- 4. Positioning Material
- Incorrect positioning
- Slipping
- 5. Starting Saw or Circular Blade
- Kickback
- Incorrect speed
- 6. Making Cut
- Miscalculation
- Misalignment
- 7. Finishing Cut
- Blade does not stop
- Removal premature
- 8. Checking Cut Quality
- Splinters
- Sharp edges
- 9. Re-adjusting for Next Cut
- Equipment malfunction
- Incorrect adjustment
- 10. Clean Up Area
- Metal fragments
- dust
- Noise pollution
- 11. Shutting Down Machinery
- Electrical fault
- Switch malfunction
- 12. Inspecting Tools
- Wear and tear
- blade damage
- 13. Reporting Any Issues
- Lack of communication
- Misreporting
- 14. Storing Equipment
- Poor storage practices
- Leaving equipment on
- 15. End Day Procedures
- Overwork
- Inadequate rest
- 16. Routine Maintenance
- Lack of maintenance
- equipment negligence
- 17. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of knowledge re: procedures
- Panic
- 18. Regular Machine Checks
- Machinery neglect
- Lack of due diligence