Bandsaw Operation

Date Issued: 22/04/20 Document Owner: Quality Engineer

Scheduled Review Date: 22/04/23 Document Approver: Plant Operations Manager

Contents of this document are confidential and property of Metso Australia Limited (Metso). Unauthorised use or reproduction without written permission is prohibited.
This instruction and risk assessment document has been developed from Metso’s Risk Register in accordance with the Work Instruction Procedure.
If the task being performed differs from this document or changes in any way (e.g. environmental differences/changes) then a JSEA must be completed; unless otherwise
approved by the National HSE Manager.
Where workers are required to sign on to this document, they should do so using the Metso Work Instruction Sign On document.

Department/s: Cutting Location/s: Canning Vale

Critical Risk Management – Critical Risks involved in this task.

Document Requirements and References (e.g. Take 5, Permits, Legislation): Personnel Requirements (e.g. training/competency/license, supervision,
worker numbers):
▪
▪ Operation Training
▪ High Risk Work Licence
▪ COM.AUS.CV2.SWP.2.001 Safely Operate Cutting Tools
▪ COM.AUS.HSE.SWP.2.012 Operate Overhead Crane & Hoist
▪ COM.AUS.HSE.SWP.2.003 Operate a Forklift
▪ COM.AUS.WHS.SWP.1.002 Perform Basic Rigging

PPE Requirements:

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Plant/Equipment/Tool Requirements:
Note: All plant/tools/equipment must be inspected prior to use. All electrical equipment and lifting gear must have current test and tag.
▪ Crane
▪ Lifting equipment

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 Job Steps
Describe task from start to finish including specific hazards and controls
1. Preparation
▪ Check the saw for safe working condition
▪ Check tables are free to move, where fitted, blade is tensioned, coolant can flow, and machine runs without any unusual noise.
▪ Review the Production Order Packet and part drawings
▪ Select the correct saw to use and place parts appropriately for ease of use
▪ Do not block aisles or fire doors or any other work area.
2. Marking
▪ Mark product using templates or from part drawings provided
▪ If template is supplied, then CHECK the template against the drawing before marking.
3. Cutting
▪ Place parts on table and set the blade guide block to suit the thickness of the product
▪ Use crane and lifting equipment wherever necessary
▪ Ensure the blade guide block is close to the product to get the best results from the machine
▪ Place parts on bandsaw table and turn saw on. Ensure coolant is flowing and then push product up to the blade
▪ Use crane and lifting equipment wherever necessary
▪ Line cutting mark up to blade and continue to push the part through the saw until finished.
▪ Ensure that hands are always kept away from the blade
▪ If necessary, use block to keep hands away from the blade
▪ Turn the saw off.
4. Checking
▪ Check the finished cut for correct dimensions against the product drawing
▪ Remove the product from the table and place it on a pallet ready for packing (if finished) or onto a cutting table if more cutting is necessary
▪ Use crane and lifting equipment wherever necessary
▪ Always use the crane when moving headplates or if you do not feel comfortable lifting it.

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 Likelihood
Consequences
Almost Certain Likely Possible Unlikely Rare

Requires
Description Description Expected to Will occur Not expected to
Keyword May Occur unusual chain
Safety Health & Hygiene Environment occur occasionally occur
of events

On site release immediately contained Medium Medium Low Low Low

Minor First aid injury.
with onsite resources 8 7 3 2 1

On site release or off site release

Medically treated injury or High Medium Medium Low Low
Significant immediately contained with on site
illness 14 10 9 5 4
resources

Off site release causing nuisance or

High High Medium Medium Low
Serious Lost time injury or illness community complaint. Breach of licence
16 15 12 11 6
or DA condition

Off site release with detrimental impact to

Fatality or permanently Extreme Extreme High High Medium
Severe environment or community. Repeated
disabling injury or illness 24 22 20 18 13
breach of licence conditions

Multiple fatalities or
Toxic release off site with detrimental Extreme Extreme Extreme High High
Disastrous multiple work related fatal
impact to environment or community 25 23 21 19 17
diseases
Metso HIRAC Risk Level Actions
LEGEND ACTION REQUIRED PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
Low = 1 – 6 Tolerable - Manage by routine procedures
Medium = 7 - 13 Risk reduction required to As Low `As Reasonably Practicable Supervisor
(ALARP)
High = 14 - 20 Immediate action required to reduce risk. JSEA to be signed off by Site/Work Group
Site/Work Group Manager or authorised delegate prior to proceeding Manager
on task
Extreme = 21 - 25 Intolerable. Cease activity and notify senior management. Controls Country SVP
must be implemented in consultation with senior management to
reduce risk prior to recommencement.

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Document Revision History
Revision Date Part/Section Details of Changes/Amendments
8 22/04/20 All Document reviewed and amended to ensure compliance with ISO:9001 and the incorporation of WearX and Metso documents.
Document numbering updated to current format
7 21/08/18 All Reformatted to new template
6 30/05/14 All Revised and reissued
5 27/11/12 Checking Directive to “Always use the crane when moving headplates or when you do not feel comfortable lifting it” added to section Checking
4 15/02/12 All Revised and reissued
3 31/05/10 All Revised and reissued
2 25/02/09 All Revised and reissued
1 01/11/00 All New document

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