Circular saw benches Safe working practices （圆锯长椅,安全工作实践）.pdf

Health and SafetyHealth and Safety ExecutiveExecutive Circular saw benches – Safe working practices HSE information sheet Information Sheet No 16 (Revision 2) Introduction Braking To reduce the risk of contact with the saw blade during This information sheet is one of a series produced run down, machines should be fitted with a braking by HSE’s manufacturing sector. It gives practical device that brings the blade to rest within guidance on safe working practices at circular saw 10 seconds. Unless already fitted with a manual or foot- benches. operated brake, circular saw benches with a rundown time greater than 10 seconds should have been fitted When buying a new circular saw bench, it should be with a braking device by 5 December 2003.4,5 supplied with a declaration of conformity and have a CE Mark. It should be designed and constructed Saw blades 1 to meet BS EN 1870–1:2007 + A1:2009. New saw Dull, badly set and badly ground saw blades produce blades should meet BS EN 847–1:2005.2 poor quality work. They also increase the effort required for feeding and the risk of accidents from