Work Method Statements
Nail Gun - Pneumatic Safe Work Method Statement

The seven page Safe Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to operate a Nail Gun - Pneumatic Safely.
Nail Gun's need to be used with caution and appropiate Safe Work Method Statements. The Nail Gun - Pneumatic Safe Work Method Statement is ready to use and is not a blank template. Safe Work Method Statements can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.
The Safe Work Method Statement includes:
- Personal Qualifications and Experience
- Site Awareness
- Pre-Start Checks
- Loading The Nail Gun - Clearing A Jam
- Operation
- On Completion
- Close Down

Nail Gun - Pneumatic Safety Notes
Before Operating A Nail Gun:
- Clearly display one or more warning signs that nail guns are in use.
- Ensure all air hoses are located where they will not be damaged. Example: - not across walkways.
- Employers/foremen/principal contractors monitor the use of the nail guns to ensure that the safe systems of work are being maintained by the operators.
- The Nail Gun must be inspected before being connected to the air supply hose.
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State - Occupational Health and Safety Act. Victoria – Worksafe – Alert - Nail gun injuries are avoidable. National Training Information Service - NTIS – LMFFM1002A: Operate basic woodworking machines. University of Florida – Environmental Health and Safety – Compressed Air Safety. SafetyCulture – Safe Work Method Statement – Air Compressor – Small Electric. |