Chop Saw Safety

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Chop Saw Safety
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Chop Saw Introduction

• Also known as Miter Saw or Drop Saw.
• Used commonly in woodworking to make angled cuts

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Miter Saw Components

• 8, 10, 12 blades
• Dust Bag
• Electric Motor

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Compound Miter Saw

• 2 different planes of cutting
• Slide
• Fence
• Clamp

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Chop Saw Injuries

• Severe Cuts/ Amputations
• Eye
• Ear

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Chop Saw Injuries

• According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety
  Commission data, approximately 13,500 people
  nationwide received hospital treatment for power
  saw injuries during 2003. Of this total, about
  70 of the injuries involved fingers and hands.

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OSHA Regulations

• 1926.300 All hand and power tools and similar
  equipment, whether furnished by the employer or
  the employee, shall be maintained in a safe
  condition.
• 1926.303c- (1) Safety guards must be provided for
  abrasive wheels.
• 1926.304 (e)- All personal protective equipment
  (PPE) provided for use shall conform to Subpart E
  of this part.

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Safety Tips

• Wear Protective Gear (PPE)
• Avoid wearing loose clothing
• Keep chop saw clean
• Keep blade sharp
• Use saws safety guards

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Safety Tips

• Make sure blade is securely fastened
• Use clamps provided for saw
• Leave miter saw off and unplugged when not in use.

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