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Bandsaw Blade Safety
BANDSAW BLADE SAFETY
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This presentation is intended for educational purposes and is intended to illustrate common issues associated with
folding bandsaw blades. Caution must always be taken when using any bandsaw blades as use of such always involves some danger and risk. The information in this
presentation is believed to be true and accurate. Snap-on cannot guarantee that the information provided in this
presentation can eliminate all risk associate with the use of bandsaw blades, and Snap-on assumes no responsibility for any accident, injury, loss or damage incurred through
the use of information in this presentation.
2015
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SAFETY AT THE CORE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE
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In 2012, INJURIES WERE ON THE RISE
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3.2 MILLION Workplace injuries
9 DAYS lost work time
(median # of days away from work to recuperate)
5,000 fatalities reported
OF THESE INJURIES ARE CAUSED BY HAND TOOLS 9%
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IN 2013, THERE WAS SOME GOOD NEWS…
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3.1 MILLION workplace injuries
8 DAYS lost work time
4,400 fatalities reported
OF THESE INJURIES ARE CAUSED BY HAND TOOLS 9%
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WHY DO WE WORK UNSAFELY?
RUSHING • End of the day • Deadlines
FRUSTRATION • Personal issues • Tough application • Unskilled on task at hand
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FATIGUE • Not enough sleep • Working extended periods
with no rest
COMPLACENCY • Confusing experience with safety • “I’ve done this a hundred times.”
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ALWAYS… Use approved personal protective equipment (PPE): • Hand Protection
• Eye and Face Protection
• Hearing Protection
• Foot Protection
• Head Protection
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
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GLOVE SHOULD BE USED WHEN CHANGING BLADES
• USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING BLADES
• RIGGING AND PLACING MATERIALS ON THE SAW
• AS SOON AS THE MACHINE IS STARTED…….THE GLOVES COME OFF!
LOCK-OUT TAG-OUT TO AVOID SERIOUS ACCIDENTS
• WHEN CHANGING BANDSAW BLADES OR SERVICING THE BANDSAW MACHINE…….
• ALWAYS USE LOCKOUT TAGOUT
• METHOD TO INSURE POWER IS OFF TO THE MACHINE
GUIDE ARMS ALWAYS ADJUSTED CORRECTLY
• GUIDE ARMS SHOULD BE AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO VICE AND MATERIAL
• BLADE COVER SHOULD BE ADJUSTED SO NO TEETH ARE EXPOSED
KIDNEY FOLD BANDSAW BLADES
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KIDNEY FOLD
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KIDNEY FOLD
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KIDNEY FOLD
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KIDNEY FOLD
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KIDNEY FOLD
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KIDNEY FOLD
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KIDNEY FOLD
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UNFOLDING KIDNEY BANDSAW BLADE
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UNFOLDING KIDNEY
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UNFOLDING KIDNEY
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UNFOLDING KIDNEY
UNFOLDING KIDNEY
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SINGLE FOLD BANDSAW BLADES
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SINGLE FOLD
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SINGLE FOLD
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SINGLE FOLD
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UNFOLD SINGLE BANDSAW BLADE
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UNFOLD SINGLE
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UNFOLD SINGLE
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UNFOLD SINGLE
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UNFOLD SINGLE
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Safety is EVERYONE’S responsibility.
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ASK YOURSELF, EVERYDAY “Was I working safe, or did I just get lucky?”
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WORKING SAFE TAKES: • ONE MINUTE to write a safety rule
• ONE HOUR to hold a safety meeting
• ONE WEEK to plan a safety program
• ONE MONTH to put the plan into operation
• ONE YEAR to win a safety award
• ONE LIFETIME to become a safe worker
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