BAND SAW PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK SHEET.

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• is the area around the saw clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the band saw set up relatively level and secured in place to prevent it from vibrating / moving around during use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the power cord for the band saw (including plug) free of breaks and/or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the saw blade in use suitable for the material being cut? (see label)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the saw blade in use suitable for the type of cut being made (ripping versus scroll cuts . . .)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the saw blade in use rated at the same (or greater) RPM’s as the band saw? (see labels)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the saw blade in use free of chips, loose or missing teeth, warps, burn-marks, or other damage or deterioration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pulley covers / access doors secured in the closed position to prevent accidental contact with the blade and / or nip points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the guide post adjusted as close as practicable to the material to be cut so as to minimize the exposure of the saw blade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the adjustable blade guard installed and positioned so as to cover the unused portion of the saw blade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the saw operator provided with and using all required personal protective equipment (e.g.: safety glasses, face shield, hearing protection, proper type and size of gloves . . .)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a push stick available for the saw operator’s use (where applicable) to feed the material being cut to prevent their hands from getting too close to the saw blade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OTHER OBSERVATIONS:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Inspected By:

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• Verified by: ( SHEQ )

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