Full Document Available Here RIP SAW WORK METHOD STATEMENT RIP SAW SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT – Part 1 Company Details ABN: Contact Name, Position and Phone number: Address: Project details Area: PL Project: E Company Name: Job Address: Job Description: Activity: Rip Saw Signature: Job Title: SA Name: (Include names of workers who were consulted in relation to this SWMS) M Relevant workers must be consulted in the development, approval and communication of this SWMS Personnel responsible for monitoring and managing activity: Date: SWMS Approved by: Page 1 of 9 Name: Signature: Date: Overall Risk Rating After Controls 4 Acute 3 High 2 Moderate 1 Low ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN TASK MUST HAVE THIS SWMS COMMUNICATED TO THEM PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING • • • • • • Regular inspections and observations will be conducted by ____________to ensure SWMS is being complied with. Daily Tool Box Talks will be undertaken to identify, control and communicate additional site hazards. Work must cease immediately if incident or near miss occurs. SWMS must be amended in consultation with relevant persons. Amendments must be approved by ______________ and communicated to all affected workers before work resumes. SWMS must be made available for inspection or review as required by WHS legislation. Record of SWMS must be kept as required by WHS legislation (until job is complete or for 2 years if involved in a notifiable incident). DOCUMENT NO: S812.0220 Authorised by: Signature: ACTIVITY : Rip Saw Full Document Available Here: RIP SAW WORK METHOD STATEMENT REVIEW NO: © SafetyCulture All rights reserved Date: DATE: Page 1 of 9- Version 8.0 Full Document Available Here RIP SAW WORK METHOD STATEMENT Personal Protective Equipment Eye Protection Face Protection Breathing Protection E Hearing Protection PL Foot Protection M Normal Requirements: Safety footwear, hearing protection, eye protection (goggles) or face shield. As Required Breathing protection (disposable masks). Ensure all PPE meets relevant Australian Standards. Inspect, and replace PPE as needed. Safety Notes DO NOT OPERATE THE RIP SAW WITHOUT THE SAW GUARD IN PLACE. SA Woodworking machines can be dangerous if not used properly. Injuries include amputations often contributed to by missing saw guards. No personnel are to use this equipment without undergoing practical training whilst properly supervised. Kickbacks occur when a saw seizes the stock and hurls it back at the operator. This can happen when the stock twists and binds against the side of the blades or is caught in the teeth. A blade that is not sharpened, or that is set at an incorrect height, can cause kickbacks. Poor-quality timber can also result in kickbacks. Kickbacks occur more often when cutting parallel to the wood grain (ripping) than when cross-cutting DOCUMENT NO: S812.0220 Authorised by: Signature: ACTIVITY : Rip Saw Full Document Available Here: RIP SAW WORK METHOD STATEMENT REVIEW NO: © SafetyCulture All rights reserved Date: DATE: Page 2 of 9- Version 8.0 Full Document Available Here RIP SAW WORK METHOD STATEMENT Task Breakdown Possible Safety or Environmental Hazards RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA Responsible Officer Operators requirements 2M Legislation breach Training: Should include: Safe work procedures. Fitting of personal protective equipment. Manual handling. 1L PL Use of untrained operators E NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented. Review manufacturer’s operation manual. Note: Confirmation of an individuals training to be sighted prior to commencement of use of any rip saw. Site Awareness SA M Supervisor – Nominated Competent Person: Must have received formal appropriate training in use of the rip saw. DOCUMENT NO: S812.0220 Authorised by: Signature: Personal injury - Cuts - Amputations - Sprains and Strains - Trips and falls ACTIVITY : Rip Saw 3H Other workers: Supervisor must ensure training in the use of rip saws and their use. Relevant workers must not: Distract or startle an operator while he or she is using the saw. Are not to walk in front of the saw while in operation. Ensure: That the floor space around the saw is clean and free from hazards. There is sufficient space to enable the saw to be operated without causing a risk to other workers or equipment. Full Document Available Here: RIP SAW WORK METHOD STATEMENT REVIEW NO: © SafetyCulture All rights reserved Date: 2M DATE: Page 3 of 9- Version 8.0 Full Document Available Here RIP SAW WORK METHOD STATEMENT Task Breakdown Possible Safety or Environmental Hazards RB Control Measures to Reduce risk RA Responsible Officer 2M Personal injury - Struck by Use of faulty or poorly maintained saw. 1L Ensure: All guards are in position, are in good working order. 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.) - For set and sharpness. - For resin build up. Clean if required. - Is secured, sharp and turns freely. - Height is set 6 mm higher than necessary to clear the stock. SA M Use of poor timber stock Switch off / disconnect the power. PL Preparation E NOTE: RB = Risk Rating before controls implemented - RA = Risk Rating after controls are implemented. DOCUMENT NO: S812.0220 Authorised by: Signature: ACTIVITY : Rip Saw Other checks: - Riving knife is positioned correctly. - Table is clean and free of obstructions, and that - Anti-kickback fingers, where fitted, for correct operation and are free from damage. - Saw guard is adjusted as close to the work piece as possible. - Support for large work pieces is available. Example - using extension tables. Wood stock: Inspect stock for nails or other materials before sawing. Full Document Available Here: RIP SAW WORK METHOD STATEMENT REVIEW NO: © SafetyCulture All rights reserved Date: DATE: Page 4 of 9- Version 8.0