Circular Saw Safety School District of Rhinelander圆盘锯安全兰德学区.ppt

Circular Saw Safety Safety Presentation Outline Circular Saw Usage Why is Safety an Issue? Injury/Fatality Statistics Accidents OSHA Regulations Safety Procedures and Policies Circular Saw Usage in Construction Circular Saws have many applications on nearly every construction project: Stud wall construction Sheathing Trim Decking The Issue of Safety Circular saw safety is a major concern because of its widespread usage: Often used by unskilled operators (homeowners) Regularly used for non-conventional cuts Commonly used on unstable and uneven surfaces Unsafe Practices Injury Statistics A study conducted by the Health and Safety Executives Woodworking National Interest Group showed: Of 1,000 wood-working machine accidents, 35% involved circular saws The majority resulted in the loss or partial loss of fingers 83% of these incidents resulted from “ripping” or “cross-cutting” In most cases, saw guard was either altered or missing altogether. Statistics (continued) A study evaluating 226 circular saw injury reports showed: There was no quantitative difference between right and left hand injuries Out of the 226 reported injuries, 125 were single finger injuries Only a few of the 3-5 finger injuries resulted in complete amputation source: /pubmed/7158079 Circular Saw Accidents Most circular saw fatalities do not result from the operator being struck by the blade Typically, fatalities result from the unsafe positions workers place themselves in when operating a circular saw Specific Fatalities In 1999, a worker attempting to trim the roof sheathing with a circular saw lost balance The worker was using no fall protection on an 8/12 roof The worker became entangled in the electrical cord and fell 36 feet to his death A good example of how the saw did not cause the fatality, rather, the unsafe conditions in which the saw was being operated resulted in death Specific Fatalities A homeowner presumed to be cutting from the top of an extension ladder with a circular