STEEL SAW PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECK SHEET.

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• is the area around the saw clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Emergency stop button effective

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the steel 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 steel saw (including plug) free of breaks and/or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the guards and safety devices fitted,secure and correctly adjusted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the saw blade (maximum thickness) suitable for the equipment (pulley wheel diameter)

  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 type and width suitable for the material being cut

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the blade teeth sharp and properly set

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the guide set correctly and does not grip the blade but supports whilst cutting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the saw blade enclosed by a substantial guard during operation of the machine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the working area well illuminated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct PPE available and available at all times (MUST BE WORN WHEN OPERATING MACHINARY)

  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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