Cutter - Hand Held Pipe Conduit Cutter Safe Work Procedure
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Division: /

RETSD

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Analysis By:

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Kildonan-East Staff

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Date:

/ Sep/18/2006
Department: / Kildonan-East Collegiate /

Supervisor:

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Frequency:

/ Hourly

Job Title:

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Climate Control

/ Approved By: / /

JSA Number:

/ CC2

Job Title:

/ Hand Held Pipe Cutter CC2 / Job Performed By: /

Teacher and or students

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Required Personal Protective Equipment: CSA approved safety glasses/goggles; CSA approved steel-toed footwear, leather gloves for sharp edge of pipe and 100% cotton coveralls preferred, and hearing protection required in confined space/area and/or per RETSD policy.

GENERAL NOTES: No lighters, matches or cell phones are allowed in the shop area. Long necklaces, bracelets and rings should be removed. Long hair should be tied back. Strings and hoods hanging from pullovers/sweater should be removed or tucked in side of coveralls.

Job Safety Analysis:

Step / Description / Hazard / Controls
1 / Cut length of pipe using pipe cutter: 1) Unwind cutter so pipe can be inserted.
2) Wind down the pipe cutter so the cutting wheel sits on the pipe being cut.
3) The pipe cutter is then to be revolved around the pipe while tightening after each turn until the pipe is cut. / 2) Cutting wheel, rollers (pinch points
3) Falling pipe (falling segment of pipe could strike person or property) Sharp edge of pipe (lacerations). / 2) Hold pipe being cut securely with one hand, keeping fingers clear of cutting wheel, and begin to wind down the pipe cutter wheel until it sits on the pipe being cut.
3) Make first revolution around pipe slowly and carefully ensuring cutting wheel makes a complete cut around the circumference of the pipe. Continue tightening after each turn until pipe is cut.

AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE INFORMATION:

ID NUMBER: / LAST NAME: / FIRST NAME: / REMARKS:

JOB HISTORY INFORMATION:

DATE: / REMARKS:

Approval Signature:Date:

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