Band Saw

Warning! This page is out of date. This page references the small bandsaw (we have a bigger one). It also lacks an equipment box

We have a Fox F28-186 band saw (like this one here)

The Basics

• Motor 370w
• Table dimensions 340x340mm
• Table tilt angle 0-45degrees
• Max cutting capacity throat 254mm
• Max cutting capacity-height 150mm

Please attach the shop-vac nozzle to the dust extraction port at the back of the bandsaw - this reduces the amount of dust thrown around the workshop.

Attach the shop vac to the dust extraction port

Safety

• This is a finger removing machine - treat it with serious respect.
• Ensure guards are in place.
• Use a push stick if you need to push the work anywhere near the blade.

Spares

The machine will take 1820mm blades 3-12.8mm deep.

Replacement blades are available from SawDoctor on ebay ([1]).

Risk assessment for use of Band Saw.

Hazards.

• 1) Clothes becoming entangled.
• 2) Wood dust inhalation.
• 3) Removing workpiece with machine running breaks blade and causes projectile injury
• 4) Loss of fingers.
• 5) Loss of limb / hand.
• 6) Damage to eyes from particles

Persons at risk.

• Operator.
• Persons nearby.

Initial assessment of risk.

Hazard identified	Severity	Probability	Risk Factor
Clothes becoming entangled	3	2	6
Wood dust inhalation	2	3	6
Removing workpiece with machine running breaks blade and causes projectile injury	2	4	8
Loss of fingers	3	3	9
Loss of limb / hand	4	2	8
Damage to eyes from particles	3	3	9

Control measures.

• Users will be required to demonstrate competence to use the machine safely.
• Safety glasses will be worn.
• Keep hands away from the saw
• Do not remove workpiece from curved cuts with machine running
• Ear protection will be worn.
• Dust mask will be worn.
• Tie back long hair and secure loose clothing.

Final assessment of risk

Hazard identified	Severity	Probability	Risk Factor
Clothes becoming entangled	3	1	3
Wood dust inhalation	2	3	6
Removing workpiece with machine running breaks blade and causes projectile injury	2	2	4
Loss of fingers	3	1	3
Loss of limb / hand	4	1	4
Damage to eyes from particles	3	1	3

Points system

Hazard severity	Points Rating	Definition
Nil	1	Very minor injury, bruise, graze, no risk of disease.
Slight	2	Minor injury, which would allow the individual to continue work after first aid treatment on site or at a local surgery. The duration of the stoppage or treatment is such that the normal flow of work is not seriously interrupted.
Moderate	3	Temporary disability causing injury or disease capable of keeping an individual off work for three days or more and reportable under RIDDOR
High	4	Causing death, serious injury or permanent disability to an individual.
Very high	5	Causing multiple deaths and widespread destruction eg. fire, building collapse.

Hazard likelihood	Points Rating	Definition
Remote possibility	1	There is really no risk present. Only under freak conditions could there be any possibility of an accident or illness. All reasonable precautions have been taken - This should be the normal state of the workplace.
Unlikely	2	This incident or illness might occur but the probability is low and the risk minimal.
Possible	3	The accident may occur if additional factors precipitate it, but it is unlikely to happen without them.
Highly likely	4	Will happen more often than not. Additional factors could precipitate an incident but it is still likely to happen without this additional factor.
Inevitable	5	If the work continues as it is, there is almost 100% certainty that an accident will happen, for example: A broken stair or broken rung on a ladder Bare, exposed electrical conductors Unstable stacks of heavy boxes

Risk Rating Score	Definition	Action
1 to 4	Low	No action required
5 to 9	Moderate	Reduce risks if reasonably practicable
10 to 15	High Risk	Priority action to be undertaken
16 to 25	Unacceptable	Action must be taken IMMEDIATELY