NSW Concrete Saw - Safe Work Procedure or Work Method Statement

Concrete Saws needs to be operated in a safe manner, many injuries have resulted from unsafe practises by operators.

This eleven page Safe Work Procedure or Work Method Statement can be used as part of an Induction Process and implemented into an existing OHS System.

The Concrete Saw Safety Procedure Includes:

• Personal Qualifications
• Risk Assessment
• Preparation
• Pre-Start General Checks
• Pre-Start Checks - Electronic Motor Saws
• Fuelling Petrol Engine Saws
• Operation - General
• Operation - Portable Hand-Held Saws
• Additional Safety Precautions on Cutting
• Operation - Core Drilling Machines
• On Completion
• Emergency Procedures

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NSW Concrete Saw Work Safety Notes

Before Using Concrete Saws:

Ensure:  

• Markings are exact on the work area.
• The Blade is free from cracks and is in working condition.
• There is no electrical cables in the area of the cut.
• There is sufficient lighting to complete the cut safely.
  
  

Concrete Saw General Safety Continued:  

• Use coolant/water to suppress dust at the point of generation. Failure to use coolant/water could create high levels of airborne dust that contains crystalline silica in concentrations considered to be a significant health hazard.
• When cutting through floors or walls ensure the area behind the cut is barricaded to prevent persons entering that area.
• Use work practices that minimize kick backs when using portable hand held saws.

When Using Hand Held Saws Ensure:

• The Saw is only used at or below shoulder height
• Saws are only used with blade rotating in the opposite direction to the cut
• The Saw not used for inverted sawing.