The checklist addresses issues that arise at sawmills. Start by creating the general checklist for sawmills. The checklist is suitable for use during an overall safety inspection. For more targeted safety rounds, we refer to our in-depth subject checklists.
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Sawmills - Part 4. Sawhouse | |
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| Description | The list is based on the following regulations |
The checklist addresses issues that arise at sawmills. Start by creating the general checklist for sawmills. The checklist is suitable for use during an overall safety inspection. For more targeted safety rounds, we refer to our in-depth subject checklists. |
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| 1. Are all protective hoods interlocked? |
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| 2. Are gates interlocked in risk areas? |
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| 3. Are there safeguards in place to prevent access to danger areas? |
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| 4. Is there always starting and stopping of machines and conveyors from the control panel? |
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| 5. Are there established procedures for maintaining cleanliness of machines and other peripheral equipment from dust and sawdust? |
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| 6. When changing tools in saws and edgers, what safety measures should be followed? | |||||||
| a) Is there a routine for cutting the main current, hydraulics, and pneumatics? |
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| b) Is the lighting at work satisfactory? |
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| 7. Are walkways, stairs, and platforms intact and free of debris? |
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| 8. Does the sawmill operator have sufficient oversight of the plant via the monitors? |
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| 9. What is the status of surveillance cameras and monitors? |
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| 10. Are there emergency stops at every machine? |
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| 11. Are there established cleaning routines? |
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| 12. Is there an audible signal indicating when the machines are started? |
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| 13. Is job rotation implemented? |
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| 14. Is there communication equipment between the workplaces within the department? |
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| Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist |
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