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    SOPs are designed to identify hazards and safety procedures for equipment like metal chop saws. The metal chop saw is used to cut metal materials at various angles and lengths in the Art & Architecture Department. Proper use of the saw requires inspecting the equipment, preparing it for use, lining up cuts carefully, locking materials securely, operating it safely while wearing PPE like safety glasses, and cleaning the work area afterward. Training and protective equipment are required to minimize risks like laceration, kickback, and inhalation hazards when using the metal chop saw.

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    SOPs are designed to identify hazards and safety procedures for equipment like metal chop saws. The metal chop saw is used to cut metal materials at various angles and lengths in the Art & Architecture Department. Proper use of the saw requires inspecting the equipment, preparing it for use, lining up cuts carefully, locking materials securely, operating it safely while wearing PPE like safety glasses, and cleaning the work area afterward. Training and protective equipment are required to minimize risks like laceration, kickback, and inhalation hazards when using the metal chop saw.

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    SOPs are designed to identify hazards and safety procedures for equipment like metal chop saws. The metal chop saw is used to cut metal materials at various angles and lengths in the Art & Architecture Department. Proper use of the saw requires inspecting the equipment, preparing it for use, lining up cuts carefully, locking materials securely, operating it safely while wearing PPE like safety glasses, and cleaning the work area afterward. Training and protective equipment are required to minimize risks like laceration, kickback, and inhalation hazards when using the metal chop saw.

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    SOPs are designed to identify hazards and safety procedures for equipment like metal chop saws. The metal chop saw is used to cut metal materials at various angles and lengths in the Art & Architecture Department. Proper use of the saw requires inspecting the equipment, preparing it for use, lining up cuts carefully, locking materials securely, operating it safely while wearing PPE like safety glasses, and cleaning the work area afterward. Training and protective equipment are required to minimize risks like laceration, kickback, and inhalation hazards when using the metal chop saw.

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    Safe Operating Procedures

    SOPs are designed to help employees identify hazards,


    limitations, PPE, & safety training for specific equipment/tasks.
    Environmental Health and Safety, 414 J.M. Smith Hall

    Equipment/ Metal Chop Saw


    Task Name
    Departments Art & Architecture Department
    Impacted
    The function of the chop saw is to cut metal tubing,
    extrusions, and angels at various lengths and angles.
    Proper Use: the metal chop saw is equipped with a
    Purpose replaceable abrasive type cutting wheel or disc. The
    table of the chop saw is equipped with a clamping
    fixture, moveable to various angles, to allow for
    holding the material to be cut in position.

    TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS


    1. Inspect work area. Slip, trip and fall hazards. Keep floor area clean of scrap material, metal
    dust, power cords, etc.
    2. Inspect metal chop saw. Entanglement and laceration Unplug or turn off saw when making
    hazards. adjustments.
    Pinching hazards. • Replace dull blades because they create
    pinching hazards.
    • Make sure all safety guards and covers are
    in place. Never use the saw without safety
    guards and covers.
    Electric shock hazard. Check the electrical cord on the saw to make
    sure the cord is not frayed or cracked.
    3. Prepare for use. Entanglement hazard. • Remove all jewelry, tie back long hair, and
    refrain from wear loose clothing.
    Machine damage and bodily • Make sure saw is stable on a flat surface.
    injury. • Use the appropriate cutting disc for the
    material being cut.
    • Make sure cutting wheel is installed
    properly. The cutting wheel should not
    wobble at all.
    • Ensure cutting wheel is rotating in the
    correct direction.
    • Ensure all knobs are tightened.
    • Ensure the chop saw is free of debris.
    4. Line up cut. Injury and kickback hazards. • Do not put your hand near the trigger of the
    saw to avoid accidental starting.
    • Rest metal flat on surface.
    Pinch point hazards. Keep fingers and hands away from pinch points.

    5. Lock material in place. Projectile hazard. • Move adjustable vice to account for the
    thickness of material and tighten vice.
    • Support long length material at both ends to
    prevent injury while cutting.
    Safe Operating Procedures
    SOPs are designed to help employees identify hazards,
    limitations, PPE, & safety training for specific equipment/tasks.
    Environmental Health and Safety, 414 J.M. Smith Hall

    6. Operating the saw. Eye injury hazard. Wear safety glasses or face shield.
    Inhalation hazard. • Wear dust mask.
    • Turn on the dust collection system if
    available.
    Laceration hazard. Keep fingers and hands away from blade.
    Kickback hazard. • Locate work piece on saw. Ensure that it is
    placed firmly against the back fence of the
    saw.
    • Be sure that any clamping of the work piece
    is on the same side of the cut to minimize
    kickback.
    • Let the cutting wheel reach full speed
    before attempting the cut.
    7. Raise cutting wheel away Laceration and burn hazard. • Allow wheel to come to a complete stop
    from material. before releasing the handle and carrying out
    completion tasks.
    • Do not touch blade after cutting.
    • Avoid accidental starting by keeping hands
    away from the trigger.
    8. Clean the work area and Eye injury hazard. Wear safety glasses or face shield to eliminate
    saw. eye injury hazards while using a brush to clean
    away debris.
    Laceration hazard. Lock the saw in the down position to prevent
    laceration hazard.

    Slip, trip, and fall hazard. Sweep work area and place all materials back in
    storage area.

    Required Training: Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


    1. Metal chop saw training. 1. Safety glasses or face shield
    2. Dust mask

    SOP ID A011 Related Documents Art Shop Manual Creation/Revision Date 11/2018
    Suggestions, questions, or comments? Please contact EH&S

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