Table Saw SWMS
This SWMS covers table saw work from task planning and setup to cutting, dust control, maintenance, cleaning and sign-off.
Activities covered include
- Plan the task and assess material
- Complete rip cuts
- Change blades, maintain the saw and clean the area
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers table saw work from task planning and setup to cutting, dust control, maintenance, cleaning and sign-off. It supports planning and risk management for blade contact, kickback, electrical hazards, material handling, dust and noise.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan the task and assess material
- Set up and control the work area
- Inspect the saw and electrical supply
- Set the blade and guides
- Prepare material support
- Complete rip cuts
- Complete cross-cuts and mitre cuts
- Cut narrow or small stock
- Manage jams and kickback
- Control dust and noise
- Change blades, maintain the saw and clean the area
Who is this for?
For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out table saw work.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Plan task and assess material |
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| Set up work area |
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| Inspect saw and electrical supply |
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| Set blade and guides |
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| Prepare material support |
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| Rip cut timber |
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| Cross-cut and mitre cut |
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| Cut narrow or small stock |
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| Manage jams and kickback |
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| Control dust and noise |
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| Change blade and maintain saw |
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| Clean work area and sign off |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations, including duties to manage risks, provide safe plant, information, training, instruction, supervision, maintenance and PPE.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (current edition) — guidance on plant guarding, operational controls, emergency stops, maintenance, isolation and training.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work (current edition) — guidance on plant noise control and hearing protection.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (current edition) — guidance on electrical inspection, testing, isolation and RCD protection.
- AS 4024.1 Safety of machinery series; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 1270 Hearing protectors; AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection; AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear.
- Model Codes are guidance unless adopted or otherwise given legal effect in the applicable jurisdiction; equivalent or higher risk controls may be used where they achieve compliance.
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
- Initial and residual risk ratings
- Assigned responsible persons for each job step
- Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
- Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
- Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections
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