Circular Saw Competency

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

Electrical safety

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the lead is in good conditions and free of any damage. Ensure the lead is tagged

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• If operating in wet/damp conditions ensure a RCD is being used.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments or changing accessories, or storing the tool

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Safety

• Do not use the power tool while you are tied or under the influence of drugs and alcohol

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure PPE is being worn Boots, Glasses, Helmet. Ensure loose clothing, jewellery and hair is away from moving parts.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not force the power tool use the correct tool for the application

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintain power tool. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts. Report ANY breakages

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keep cutting tools clean

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not use dull blades

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use extra caution when cutting damp wood.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Circular Saw Safety

• Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. DO NOT OPERATE THE SAW if the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the operation of lower guard Spring. If the guard and Spring are not operating properly they MUST be service before use.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not use accessories which which are not specifically designed and recommend by manufacturer

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not operate the power tool near flammable material

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not position your body in the area where the power tool will move if Kickback occurs.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not reach underneath the work workpiece

• Knowledge of adjusting the cutting depth

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• When ripping always use the rip fence or straight edge guide

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• When blade is binding, release the trigger and hold motionless. Never attempt to remove whilst blade is in motion, other wise kickback may occur.

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Tool identification

• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washes or bolt

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock button, trigger switch

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trigger lever and lock lever

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height adjustment lever

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bevel cutting wing nut,adjustment

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Removing and installing a blade

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many years experience

• Name of operator

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• Health and Safety Manager

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