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LOCATION / PREPARED BY: / APPROVED BY: / DOCUMENT CONTROL
All divisionalworksites where jig saw equipment is present and in use.
/ Prepared By:
Leonard Zdrill / Worksite principal
Site safety team
Supervisors and instructors
Safety and health office / Origin:February 27, 2015
Last Revised: February 27, 2015
Last Reviewed:February 27, 2015
Next Review:On or before February 27, 2018
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
/ Safety glasses or face shield must be worn at all times in work areas and specifically when operating ajig saw. / / Long and loose hair must be tied back.
/ Appropriate footwear must be worn when preforming work with jig saws. Shoe must be fully enclosed. No open toed shoes allowed. / / Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn. Remove strings hanging from pullovers/sweaters.
/ Rings and jewelry (long necklaces / bracelets, etc.) must not be worn. Lighters, matches and cell phones are not allowed in the shop area when the shop is operational. Wearing gloves is not allowed when using jig saws. / / Hearing protection must be worn as per shop location protocols and when using this machine constantly for an extended period of time. Hearing protection is always recommended when using powered jig saw equipment.
Other PPE Considerations / Dust masks may be required depending on material being worked on and potential worker sensitivities.
HAZARDS PRESENT / SUPPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
- Discharge of objects or materials from cutting process
- Saw blade binding causing kickback or violent movement of the saw
- Serious cut potential to hands, toes, or other body parts from saw blade
- Eye injury potential from discharged objects or materials from cutting process
- Respiratory risks when material being cut become airborne (sensitivities)
- Potential awkward postures when positioning to use the saw
- Noise exposure from prolonged period of equipment use or workspace environment.
- Metal friction heating at point of operation (blade and material potentially)
- Other, not yet identified based on experience.
- General shops and department safety orientations
- Read and understand general safety rules and regulations
- Applicable other cutting process safe work procedures
- Safety related contents of jig saw Operator Manual
- Other instruction and supervision
- Other, not yet identified based on experience
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
DO NOT use this machine or perform this process unless a supervisor / teacher instructed you in safe procedures / operation and have given you authorization to perform associated tasks.
Always use tools and equipment for their intended purposes only.
Always take out of service and report damaged equipment to your supervisor / teacher without delay.
Pre-Job Safety:
1)Keep your work area clean, uncluttered and well lit prior to commencing work
2)It is unsafe and dangerous to operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust so ensure that the work environment does not have these atmospheric conditions prior to operation. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3)Keep other people a safe distance away operating this hand power tool.
4)Ensure the cord is in good condition and is Double Insulated (plug equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
5)Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions prior to or during operation.
6)Always handle the jig saw appropriately. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
7)When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord designed for outside use.
8)Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use safety sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired otherwise impaired.
9)Keep jig saw handles dry, clean and free from excessive dirt, oil and grease.
10)Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is “OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch “ON” is not a safe practice.
11)Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool “ON”. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
12)Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Set Up:
13)Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your jig saw model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
14)Install appropriate blade for the cut being attempted. Adjust secure blade as required. Seek instructor assistance if any questions about blade selection or adjustment.
15)Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
16)Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid closed shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for applicable conditions.
17)Test jig saw operation. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
18)Ensure that a jig saw is the correct tool selection to perform the work in question. Do not force the jig saw tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
19)Before plugging the tool in, check that the trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups could cause injury.
Operate / Perform Process:
20)Position jig saw to secured work piece up to the guide, without having blade touch the material. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
21)Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces with two hands. Ensure that trigger is not in locked on position.
22)Pull trigger, allow the blade to come to full speed, and ease blade into work piece. Avoid applying too much pressure, let the blade do the work. Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not reach under the material being cut. Keep hands from between the gear housing and saw blade holder. The reciprocating blade holder can pinch your fingers. Tool can chatter, vibrate or kickback if blade speed is too slow at beginning of cut or material is thin. Be aware.
Post Job Procedure:
23)When cut complete, disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. When removing the blade from the tool avoid contact with skin and use proper protective gloves when grasping the blade or accessory. Accessories may be hot after prolonged use.
24)If your tool is equipped with a dust bag, empty it frequently and after completion of sawing. Spontaneous combustion, may in time, result from mixture of oil or water with dust particles. Be extremely careful of dust disposal, materials in fine particle form may be explosive. Do not throw contents on an open fire.
25)Clean up any debris with a broom and dust pan.
26)Clean off saw and put back in storage area. If saw or saw or blade is damaged, give to the instructor to lock out.
27)Report any hazardous situations to your supervisor / instructor immediately.
Lockout Procedure:
1)Unplug jig saw
2)Attach lockout device on plug end of jig saw
3)Attach locks and tags to plug end lockout device as per established lockout procedure
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
•Workplace Safety and Health Act W210, Sections 4, 5, 7
•Manitoba Regulations 217/2006, Part 02, Section 2.1 Safe Work Procedures
•Operators Manual
•CSA Standards