Chop Saw

May not cause death but can cause severe injuries. May not cause death but can cause severe injuries. Loss of fingers or arms can occur Loss of fingers or arms can occur Flying objects may injure other body parts Flying objects may injure other body parts

Chop Saw Injuries Most of the injuries that occur with chop saw are NOT life threatening. Most of the injuries that occur with chop saw are NOT life threatening.

NO deaths… Many occurrences of fingers being either lost or severed Many occurrences of fingers being either lost or severed Less occurrence of arm injuries Less occurrence of arm injuries There have been no recorded deaths from Chop Saw injuries, however there was a chop saw worker who was killed on another project There have been no recorded deaths from Chop Saw injuries, however there was a chop saw worker who was killed on another project

Chop Saw Safety DON’T operate a machine until A) you receive proper instruction, B) you fully understand how to use it DON’T operate a machine until A) you receive proper instruction, B) you fully understand how to use it NEVER cross your arms to hold material NEVER cross your arms to hold material Wear EYE protection. Wear EYE protection. Use ALL safety guards exactly as they are supposed to be used. Use ALL safety guards exactly as they are supposed to be used. Make all adjustments to machines with the power off and unplugged from power source Make all adjustments to machines with the power off and unplugged from power source

Chop Saw Safety Floors should be kept as clean and dry as possible to prevent accidental slips with or around dangerous hand tools. Floors should be kept as clean and dry as possible to prevent accidental slips with or around dangerous hand tools. Use the right tool for the job. Use the right tool for the job. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects or jewelry. Long hair must be restrained. As they may get caught in moving parts. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects or jewelry. Long hair must be restrained. As they may get caught in moving parts.

More Safety… When two people work on a machine, THE PERSON WHO IS OPERATING THE MACHINE SHOULD GIVE ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS & THE PERSON WHO IS HELPING SHOULD FOLLOW THEM. When two people work on a machine, THE PERSON WHO IS OPERATING THE MACHINE SHOULD GIVE ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS & THE PERSON WHO IS HELPING SHOULD FOLLOW THEM.

This is what safety looks like! Notice eye and ear protection Notice eye and ear protection No jewelry or clothes getting in the way No jewelry or clothes getting in the way Arms are not crossed to hold material Arms are not crossed to hold material

Different blades for different materials! Be sure to check which blade can be used with which material before you get started Be sure to check which blade can be used with which material before you get started Vary in price from $17.95 up to $ Vary in price from $17.95 up to $ Ideal for Ceramic Tile, Porcelain, and Slate Cuts plastic, wood, metal, ductile iron, concrete, stone, and masonry

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