Bench and rip saws: check guards and lock-out
What happened: In May 2026 a worker's hand was partly amputated on an auto-feed rip saw. The investigation is ongoing.
Do this month:
- Check the hood guard, riving knife and lower-blade guard on every saw.
- Guard drives, nip points and the in-feed hob.
- Put emergency stops within reach of both the operator and the tail-out worker.
- Lock out before clearing jams or cleaning.
- Train operators on the manufacturer's instructions, and record the training.