| | HEALTH & SAFETY · HAZARD ASSESSMENT |
TEST SAWSTOP CABINET
Section 01
Assessment Details
| Department / Area Facilities | Location Great Northern Way · A1003A |
Assessed by Trevor Spaidal | Supervisor responsible Kimty Chowdhury | Date of assessment 6/24/2026 12:00:00 AM |
Description of Work
Removing and replacing the 10" blade on the SawStop cabinet saw, including lockout, guard removal and reinstallation, and test run.
Section 02
Hazard Assessment
Task Steps
| Step | Task / Step | Hazards | Controls Type | Describe Control | Risk Rating |
| 1 | Disconnect and lock out the saw | Unexpected startup; electrical energy | Elimination | Turn off power at the panel, apply lock and tag, and verify no energy by trying to start the saw
| Low |
| 2 | Remove throat plate and blade guard | Pinch points; contact with blade teeth | PPE | Wear cut-resistant gloves and keep hands clear of the blade while removing the guard
| Low |
| 3 | Loosen arbor nut | Wrench slipping causing hand injury | Administrative | Use the correct wrench, support your forearm on the table, and pull the wrench instead of pushing
| Low |
| 4 | Remove and handle old blade | Cuts from sharp carbide teeth | PPE | Wear cut-resistant gloves, hold the blade by its center hole, and store it in a blade sleeve
| Medium |
| 5 | Install new blade and torque arbor nut | Incorrect installation causing blade to loosen or eject during use | Administrative | Check blade tooth direction, tighten nut to manufacturer’s specs, reinstall guard and riving knife, and test their function
| Medium |
| 6 | Restore power and test run | Flying debris; noise at startup | Engineering | Make sure guard and riving knife are in place, stand to the side when turning on, and run the saw for 60 seconds before use
| Low |
Hazards Identified
Chemical, Psychosocial
Controls Identified
Substition, Administrative
Section 03
Overall Risk & Consultation
Overall Risk Rating
Medium
Rating definitions
| Low | Minor injury at most; existing controls adequate. Proceed and monitor. |
| Medium | Could cause injury / lost time. Apply additional controls where practical. |
| High | Serious injury potential. Controls required before proceeding; supervisor sign-off. |
Workers Consulted
Yes
Just TONY
Document control
Reviewed by Kimty Chowdhury | Reviewed date 6/2/2026 12:00:00 AM | |
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This hazard assessment is reviewed when conditions change and on a regular cycle.