Work Method Statements
Table Saw Safe Work Method Statement

The six page Safe Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to operate a Table Saw Safely.
Table Saw's need to be used with caution and appropiate Safe Work Method Statements. The Table Saw 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:
- Operators Requirements
- Site Awareness
- Pre-Start Daily Checks
- Preparation - General
- Preparation - Dust Extractor
- Operation
- On Completion
- General Maintenance

Table Saw Safety Notes
Before Operating A Table Saw:
- Always ensure all keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the saw.
- Check blade to ensure the correct one has been selected and installed. (Refer to manufacturer’s specifications.)
- Confirmation of individuals training to be sighted prior to commencement of use of any table saw.
- Ensure that the fence is parallel to the saw blade. If not the work could jam on the blade.
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State - Occupational Health and Safety Act. New South Wales – Code of Practice for the Saw Milling Industry 1997. – Safe Work Method Statement - Cleaning Workshop Dust Extractors. |