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    Bench shears must be securely fastened to a bench or stand and used with all safety guards in place. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and gloves must be worn, and long hair tied back. Material must be properly supported during cutting and fingers kept clear of blades. Faulty equipment should not be used and the work area left tidy. Potential hazards include cuts from blades, trapping, crushing, and impacts.

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    Bench shears must be securely fastened to a bench or stand and used with all safety guards in place. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and gloves must be worn, and long hair tied back. Material must be properly supported during cutting and fingers kept clear of blades. Faulty equipment should not be used and the work area left tidy. Potential hazards include cuts from blades, trapping, crushing, and impacts.

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    Bench shears must be securely fastened to a bench or stand and used with all safety guards in place. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and gloves must be worn, and long hair tied back. Material must be properly supported during cutting and fingers kept clear of blades. Faulty equipment should not be used and the work area left tidy. Potential hazards include cuts from blades, trapping, crushing, and impacts.

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    Bench shears must be securely fastened to a bench or stand and used with all safety guards in place. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and gloves must be worn, and long hair tied back. Material must be properly supported during cutting and fingers kept clear of blades. Faulty equipment should not be used and the work area left tidy. Potential hazards include cuts from blades, trapping, crushing, and impacts.

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    Website link to this document: http://education.qld.gov.au/health/safety/hazards/equip-resources.

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    S A F E T Y O P E R ATI N G P R OC E D U R E S

    Bench Shears
    DO NOT use this machine unless a teacher has instructed
    you in its safe use and operation and has given permission.
    Safety glasses must be worn at all times in
    work areas.
    Appropriate footwear with
    substantial uppers must be worn.
    Rings and jewellery must not be
    worn.

    Long and loose hair must be


    contained.
    Close fitting/protective clothing must
    be worn.
    Gloves should be worn when using
    this equipment.

    PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


    1. Bench shears must be securely fastened to a bench or purpose designed stand.
    2. Guards or safety devices must never be removed or adjusted, except by an authorized person
    for maintenance purposes.
    3. Shearing edges should be maintained in good condition, should be distortion free and
    correctly adjusted.
    4. Working parts should be well lubricated and the blades free of rust and dirt.
    5. Ensure no slip/trip hazards are present in workspaces and walkways.
    6. Sufficient space must exist around the machine to prevent accidental contact with passers
    by.
    7. Familiarise yourself with and check all machine operations and controls.
    8. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect machinery.

    OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


    1. Never use bench shears for cutting metal that is beyond the machines capacity with respect
    to thickness, shape, or type.
    2. Material should be properly supported during cutting and industrial type gloves should be
    worn to protect the hands.
    3. Use supports for long material - signpost if a tripping hazard.
    4. Manual handling tasks should be assessed and appropriate procedures put in place.
    5. Hold material securely to prevent it tilting during the cut.
    6. Ensure fingers and limbs are clear before operating the bench shears.

    HOUSEKEEPING
    1. When not in use this machine must be locked by, for example, a stout pin through the hole in
    the blades and kept in place by a padlock.
    2. Leave the work area in a safe, clean and tidy state.

    POTENTIAL HAZARDS
    Closing movements between shearing surfaces and other parts can result in trapping
    Sharp edges on cutters, work pieces can cause cuts
    Squash/crush and pinch points
    Impact from handle
    This SOP should be used in conjunction with Education Policy and Procedures Register (EPPR) HLS-PR-012: Curriculum Activity Risk Management Modules

    Acknowledgement: Much of the information for this document has been sourced from content kindly provided
    by Department of Education & Childrens Services SA website : Machine Guarding - Safe Operating Procedures.

    Date of last review

    ______________

    Signature ______________________

    Website link to this document: http://education.qld.gov.au/health/safety/hazards/equip-resources.html

    Manual handling

    This SOP should be used in conjunction with Education Policy and Procedures Register (EPPR) HLS-PR-012: Curriculum Activity Risk Management Modules

    Acknowledgement: Much of the information for this document has been sourced from content kindly provided
    by Department of Education & Childrens Services SA website : Machine Guarding - Safe Operating Procedures.

    Date of last review

    ______________

    Signature ______________________

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