Do you know the latest Health & Safety laws relating to saw safety?

• Fixed interlock or adjustable guarding to prevent access to the blade (except at the point of operation) or any saw cleaning device during sawing
• Guards must capable of containing any ejected work piece or blade
• Band saw wheels to be guarded by interlocked guards fitted with a single detector actuated in positive mode
• Adjustable guide to be fitted to support the blade during operation and reduce the risk of blade breakage in use
• Work zone guarding at saws with power operated feeds of more than 2m/min
• Pivoting head swas must have self closing guards mechanically interlocked
• Machines to be fitted with either mechanical or manually operated clamping devices (Certain exceptions apply)

ADS Precision Ltd have fully qualified Health & Safety professionals. Contact us for more details about how we can help you to operate safely and meet your legal requirements.

• Site surveys
• Full risk assessment for all your plant and machinery
• Qualified Health & Safety professionals