Using a Brick Cutter

Using a Brick Cutter

1. PPE

   • Face Mask
     • debrie offcuts from the brick being cut which irritates the skin
     • severe dust
   • Safety Googles
     • eye protection from brick offcuts
       • injury
         • loss of job
         • severe bleeding
           • death
   • Hearing Protection
     • earmuffs
       • hearing loss
         • compansation (if lucky)
           • permanent disability
   • safety gloves
     • hospitalisation
       • stress
         • family support
           • bills,food, medical

2. Environment

   • ventilated area
     • good weather
     • flat surface
   • enough clearance
     • trip hazards
       • unwanted bricks on the ground
   • reduce noice
     • work during the day

3. Prechecks done

   • remove off cuts
     • check power & cable
       • dry ground
         • correct blade for the material
   • check blade if it is rotating properly
     • water supply
   • working bench is clear
   • get organised
     • enough time to work
   • manual handling procedures
     • position posture
       • back support
       • free body muscles
       • legs and ands support
       • blood circulation
       • healthy employee
         • less time lost injury
           • ongoing income
         • happy family

4. Competence

   • operator trained
   • understand fully machine operation
     • physically fit
       • drug test perfomed randomly everyday
       • fatigue
         • shift rotation
       • work stress
   • refresher courses carried out

5. Industry Workplace

   • music pumping
     • distruction
       • injury
       • fail to hear émergences
     • damage hearing
     • reduced boredom