Band Saw Safety Checklist Mobile App

Included Fields

Customize to add, remove, or edit any of the fields below.

• 

  Employees will be properly and thoroughly trained before attempting to do any work with or on a...

• 

  Read and understand operating instructions.

• 

  It is the duty of each operator to immediately eliminate or report any changes occurring on the ...

• 

  The cleanliness and tidiness of the machine and its surrounding area must be ensured through app...

• 

  Do not operate a band saw with neckties, loose sleeves, jackets, or jewelry.

• 

  Wear appropriate personal protective equipment to include eye protection.

• 

  Work on or alteration of the machine which detrimentally affects the safety of the machine in an...

• 

  Keep guards in place and in working condition.

• 

  Keep work area clean.

• 

  Keep all observers at a safe distance from the work area.

• 

  Disconnect the power to the band saw before servicing, making adjustments, and when changing bla...

• 

  Avoid dangerous environments.

• 

  For straight cutting, always use a fence or guide.

• 

  When sawing curves or outlines, it is advisable that the line be marked on the stock.

• 

  Always grab the wood being sawed with both hands, being careful to keep away from the saw.

• 

  An inexperienced operator must saw slowly at first until experience is gained.

• 

  If there is work that has to be beveled or chamfered, tilt the band saw table to the desired ang...

• 

  The guide post may be moved up or down and guide must always be adjusted so that the bottom of t...

• 

  The steel jaws will have to be set each time a blade of different blade width is used.

• 

  The pointer must always be in the center of the blade regardless of the size of the blade.

• 

  Keep your blade properly filed and set, and avoid backing the saw out of the cut.

• 

  Signature

• 

  Date

• ...and More!