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BOS-PRD-03.900906
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Select the correct bit, blade, cutter, or grinder wheel for the material at hand. This precaution will
reduce the chance for an incident and improve the quality of your work;
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Keep all guards in place. Cover exposed belts, pulleys, gears, and shafts that could cause injury;
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Always operate tools at the correct speed for the job at hand. Working too slowly can cause an injury
as easily as working to fast;
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Watch your work when operating power tools. Stop working if something distracts you;
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Do not rely on strength to perform an operation. The correct tool, blade, and method
should
not
require excessive strength. If undue force is necessary, you may be using the wrong tool or have a
dull blade;
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Before clearing jams or blockages on power tools, disconnect from power source. Do not use your
hand to clear jams or blockages, use an appropriate tool;
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Never reach over equipment while it is running. Never disable or tamper with safety releases or other
automatic switches;
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When the chance for operator injury is greatest, use a push stick to move material through a
machine;
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Disconnect power tools before performing maintenance or changing components;
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Keep a firm grip on portable power tools. These tools tend to "get away" from operators and can be
difficult to control;
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Remove chuck keys or adjusting tools prior to operation;
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Keep bystanders away from moving machinery;
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Do not operate power tools when you are sick, fatigued, or taking strong medication;
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When possible, secure work pieces with a clamp or vice to free the hands and minimise the chance
of injury. Use a jig for pieces that are unstable or do not lie flat.
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Moving machine parts
shall
be safeguarded to protect operators from serious injury. Belts, gears,
shafts, pulleys, fly wheels, chains, and other moving parts
shall
be guarded if there is a chance they
could contact a person;
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The hazards associated with moving machinery can be deadly. Hazardous areas that
shall
be
guarded include the following:
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Area where the machine either cuts, bends, moulds, or forms, the material;
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Point of operation;
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Pinch/nip point;
Area where moving machine parts can trap, pinch, or crush body parts (e.g. roller feeds, intermeshing gears,
etc.):
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Sharp edges;
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Stored potential energy.
There are three types of barrier guards that protect people from moving machinery. They consist of the
following:
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Fixed guards;
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Interlocked guards;
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Adjustable guards;
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A fixed guard is a permanent machine part that completely encases potential hazards. Fixed guards
provide maximum operator protection;
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Interlock guards are connected to a machine's power source. If the guard is opened or removed, the
machine automatically disengages. Interlocking guards are often preferable because they provide
adequate protection to the operator, but they also allow easy machine maintenance. This is ideal for
problems such as jams;
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Self-adjusting guards change their position to allow materials to pass through the moving
components of a power tool. These guards accommodate various types of materials, but they
provide less protection to the operator.
I
mportant:
Guards
shall
be in place. If a guard is removed to perform maintenance or repairs, follow Lock-
Out/Tag-Out instructions in the
Permit To Work Procedure
. Replace the guard after repairs are completed.
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Deputy QHSE Manager. Approved by: BOS QHSES Manager. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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