Walk-behind Asphalt Saw SWP
Summary: The walk-behind asphalt saw is used for making longer cuts in pavement and deep concrete cuts.
Hazards:
· Silica/dust
· Noise
· Flying debris
· Cuts
· Strains/MSI
· Traffic
· Eye injury
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required:
· Safety eyewear
· P-100 respirator
· High-visibility apparel
· Safety footwear
· Gloves
· Hearing protection
Pre Set-Up:
- Read, understand, and follow the operator’s manual before using this machine.
- Know how to stop machine quickly in case of emergency
- Wet-cutting only – use an appropriate water supply with wet-cut blade
- Wear P-100 respirator during operation to avoid silica exposure in case of failure in water supply
- Perform proper pre-trip inspection on machine, including shafts and flanges
- Check blade condition, RPM rating, and type
Task procedure
- Procedure steps as needed including reference to the required PPE
Post Procedure
- Procedure steps as needed including the reference to the required PPE
- e.g. shutting down equipment/safely removing the work zone
Clean up
- Procedure steps as needed including the reference to the required PPE.
- Generally everything is already identified but in this area there may be some additional precautions to take during clean up beyond ensuring tools are cleaned and put away in the proper locations and supplies used are restocked or replaced