Safety and Construction IE448

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What is wrong with these pictures?
The aim of this activity is to identify as many as possible hazards or potentially
dangerous work practices.

Image 1
1) What is the reason for the worker not wearing safety glasses while he is sawing?
(Wear safety glasses, goggles or a face shield at all times while using the saw.)
2) Why isnt the worker wearing a dust mask? (If the cutting operation is dusty, wear a
dust mask.)
3) Why is the man position in line with the blade? (Position your body so that it is NOT
in line with the blade. This is to avoid being injured by flying sawdust, woodchips or
the work.)
4) Why is the height of the blade higher than the stock being cut? (The height of the
blade should be set just slightly higher than the stock being cut. It should never be more
than 6mm above the height of the stock. This is to ensure that if your hand slip you only
receive a slight cut and do not lose a limb.)
5) Why isnt the worker standing firmly on the table/floor? (Always stand firmly on the
floor/table and avoid any awkward operations. This is to avoid falling into the blade by
slipping or losing your balance.)
6) Why isnt the man paying attention to the work? (Do not carry on a conversation
while cutting. Pay attention to the work being performed.)
7) Why is the worker reaching over the blade? (Do not reach behind or over the blade
unless it has stopped turning.)

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8) Why is there no a rip fence parallel to the blade? (Maintain the rip fence parallel to
the blade so the stock will not bind on the blade and be thrown.)
9) What is the reason for the worker making free-hand cuts? (Do not make free-hand
cuts on the table saw. The stock must be guided through the blade either by the rip fence
or the mitre gauge.)
10) Why are there no blades guards, spreaders and antikickback? (Keep the blades'
guards, spreaders and antikickback devices in place and operating properly. The
spreader must be in alignment with the blade and the antikickback device must be in
place and operating properly. Their action must be checked before cutting.)
11) A circular table saw should be guarded with a hood (crown guard) that completely
covers the blade projecting above the table. The guard should ride the thickness of the
stock being cut, adjusting to the thickness of the stock.

Image 2
1) What is the reason for the worker not wearing safety glasses while he is sawing?
(Wear safety glasses, goggles or a face shield at all times while using the saw.)
2) Why isnt the worker wearing a dust mask? (If the cutting operation is dusty, wear a
dust mask.)
3) Why is the man position in line with the blade? (Position your body so that it is NOT
in line with the blade. This is to avoid being injured by flying sawdust, woodchips or
the work.)

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4) Why is the worker wearing a shirtsleeve? (Avoid long sleeves, ties, dangling jewelry
or any other loose fitting clothing while operating a table saw. The clothing could get
caught in the blade.)
5) Why isnt the man using a push stick? (Use a push stick to cut stock that is 150 cm or
less in width.)
6) Why is there no a stop block when the worker is operating the saw? (Use a stop
block when you crosscut short lengths.)
7) Why is the man working on an unclean and rough table saw? (Ensure that the guides
are positioned properly and that the tabletop is smooth and polished. An unclean or
rough table requires you to use more force to push the stock through the blade. The
more force that you are required to use the more chance that you may slip or lose your
balance.)
8) Why isnt the place clean and free of clutter while the man is working? (Keep the
work area clean and free of clutter when using the motorized miter saw.
9) What is the reason for the worker not wearing any hearing protection? (Wear hearing
protection when using the motorized miter saw for extended periods of time.)
10) Why is there no a 6 margin between the worker hand and the blade? (Always
maintain a 6 margin of safety between all body parts and the blade.)