SWP-128 Router - Hand Held Portable Safe Work Procedure

Router – Hand Held Portable Safe Work Procedure

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LOCATION PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY: DOCUMENT CONTROL

All divisional worksites Prepared By: Worksite principal Origin: March 2, 2015 where portable routers Leonard Zdrill Site safety team Last Revised: March 2, 2015 are present and in use. Supervisors and instructors Last Reviewed: March 2, 2015 Safety and health office Next Review: On or before March 2, 2018

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Safety glasses or face shield must be worn at all times in work areas and specifically when Long and loose hair must be tied back. operating a portable router.

Appropriate footwear must be worn when preforming work with powered circular saws. Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn. Shoe must be fully enclosed. No open toed Remove strings hanging from pullovers/sweaters. shoes allowed.

Rings and jewelry (long necklaces / bracelets, Hearing protection must be worn as per shop etc.) must not be worn. Lighters, matches and location protocols and when using this machine cell phones are not allowed in the shop area constantly for an extended period of time. Hearing when the shop is operational. Wearing gloves is protection is always recommended when using not allowed when using portable router. powered portable router equipment.

Dust masks may be required depending on material being worked on and potential worker Other PPE Considerations senilities.

SUPPORTING HAZARDS PRESENT REQUIREMENTS

 Discharge of objects or materials from cutting process  General shops and department safety  Saw bit binding causing kickback or violent movement of the router orientations  Serious cut and amputation potential to hands, toes, or other body parts from  Read and understand general safety router blade / bit rules and regulations  Eye injury potential from discharged objects or materials from cutting process  Applicable other cutting process safe  Respiratory risks when material being cut become airborne (sensitivities) work procedures   Potential awkward postures when positioning to use the router Safety related contents of portable router Operator Manual  Noise exposure from prolonged period of equipment use or workspace  environment. Other instruction and supervision   Metal friction heating at point of operation (blade/ bit and material Other, not yet identified based on potentially) experience  Other, not yet identified based on experience. SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

DO NOT use this machine or perform this process unless a supervisor / teacher instructed you in safe procedures / operation and have given you authorization to perform associated tasks. Always use tools and equipment for their intended purposes only. Always take out of service and report damaged equipment to your supervisor / teacher without delay.

Pre-Job Safety:

1) Keep your work area clean, uncluttered and well lit prior to commencing work 2) It is unsafe and dangerous to operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust so ensure that the work environment does not have these atmospheric conditions prior to operation. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3) Keep other people a safe distance away operating this portable hand power tool. 4) Ensure the cord is in good condition and is Double Insulated (plug equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. 5) Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions prior to or during operation. 6) Always handle the router appropriately. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. 7) When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord designed for outside use. 8) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use safety sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired otherwise impaired. 9) Keep router handles dry, clean and free from excessive dirt, oil and grease. 10) Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is “OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch “ON” is not a safe practice. 11) Remove any adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool “ON”. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. 12) Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

Set Up:

13) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your router model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. 14) Install appropriate bit for the router cut being attempted. Adjust secure bit to appropriate depth for material as required. Seek instructor assistance if any questions about bit selection or adjustment. 15) Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. 16) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid closed shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for applicable conditions. 17) Test router operation. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. 18) Ensure that a router is the correct tool selection to perform the work in question. Do not force the router tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. 19) Before plugging the tool in, check that the trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups could cause injury. Router – Hand Held Portable Safe Work Procedure

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Operate / Perform Process:

20) Position router to the secured work piece up to the guide, without having blade touch the material. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. 21) Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces with two hands. Ensure that trigger is not in locked on position. If fences, jigs or other guides are being used, adjust them so that there is no interference with the cut path. 22) Pull trigger, allow the bit to come to full speed, and ease bit into work piece in a direction opposite from the cutter rotation. Avoid applying too much pressure, let the bit do the work. Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not reach under the material being cut. Keep hands from between the gear housing and router bit holder. The router bit holder can draw in and cut your fingers. Tool can chatter, vibrate or kickback if bit speed is too slow at beginning of cut depth is not set correctly. Be aware.

Post Job Procedure:

23) When cut complete, disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. When removing the bit from the tool avoid contact with skin and use proper protective gloves when grasping the bit or accessory. Accessories may be hot after prolonged use. 24) Clean up any debris with a broom and dust pan, vacuum if available. 25) Clean off router and put back in storage area. If router or blade / bit is damaged, give to the instructor to lock out. 26) Report any hazardous situations to your supervisor / instructor immediately.

Lockout Procedure:

1) Unplug router from electrical power source. 2) Attach lockout device to plug end. 3) Attach locks and tags as per established lockout protocols.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Workplace Safety and Health Act W210, Sections 4, 5, 7 • Manitoba Regulations 217/2006, Part 02, Section 2.1 Safe Work Procedures • Operators Manual • CSA Standards