Table Saw Work Method Statement or Safe Work Procedure

The Safety Procedure includes:

• Operators Requirements
• Site Awareness
• Pre-Start Daily Checks
• Preparation - General
• Preparation - Dust Extractor
• Operation
• On Completion
• General Maintenance
• Risk Ratings

• 6 Page Complete Procedure
• MS Word Format
• This Is Not A Blank Template
• Version 4.0

General Table Saw Safety Information:

The six page Safe Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to operate a Table Saw Safely.

Table Saw's need to be used with caution and appropiate safety procedures. The Table Saw procedure is This Is Not A Blank Template and is not a blank template. Safety Procedures can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.

Table Saw Safety Notes

Before Operating A Table Saw:

• Always ensure all keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the saw.
• Check blade to ensure the correct one has been selected and installed. (Refer to manufacturer’s specifications.)
• Confirmation of individuals training to be sighted prior to commencement of use of any table saw.
• Ensure that the fence is parallel to the saw blade. If not the work could jam on the blade.

References:

State - Occupational Health and Safety Act.
State - Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

New South Wales – Code of Practice for the Saw Milling Industry 1997.
Australian / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1715:1994 - Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices

Safety Culture – Safe Work Procedure - Cleaning Workshop Dust Extractors.
Woodcraft Article – Two Dozen Table Saw Safety Tips. (www.woodcraft.com)