Table Saw Badge @ UNSW CBR
Covers safe operation and fundamental use of the Table Saw within UNSW Canberra Makerspaces.
This badge provides users with the knowledge and practical competency required to safely operate the Saw Stop Table Saw within UNSW Canberra Makerspaces.
To be eligible for this badge, users must first complete the Metal Fabrication Fundamentals and Safety Badge, ensuring they understand general workshop safety, hazards, and operational expectations.
To achieve this badge, users are required to:
- Read and acknowledge the Risk Management Form (RMF) for wood cutting and sanding machinery
- Read and understand the Safe Work Procedure (SWP) for operating the Saw Stop Table Saw
- Attend and successfully complete a face-to-face training session (4–6 hours) conducted by authorised technical staff
The training and assessment will cover:
- Identification of hazards including kickback, entanglement, dust, and blade contact risks
- Correct use of PPE including eye, hearing, and foot protection
- Pre-operational checks including machine inspection, guarding, and setup
- Safe cutting techniques including correct body positioning, use of push sticks, and material handling
- Understanding and managing kickback risks and safe workpiece control
- Use of jigs, sleds, and supports for small or long materials
- Emergency procedures including use of emergency stop and incident reporting
- Post-operation procedures including cleaning, waste disposal, and safe shutdown
Users must demonstrate safe and competent operation of the equipment during training. Final competency sign-off is required by authorised UNSW Makerspace staff before independent use is permitted.
This module requires you to read and acknowledge the Risk Management Form (RMF) for wood cutting and sanding machinery used within UNSW Canberra Makerspaces.
The RMF outlines the key hazards, risks, and control measures associated with operating equipment such as the Saw Stop Table Saw. These include, but are not limited to:
- Contact with moving blades and sharp components
- Entanglement with rotating equipment
- Kickback and material ejection risks
- Exposure to wood dust and airborne particles
- Noise and eye injury hazards
- Manual handling and ergonomic risks
It also details the required control measures, including:
- Use of appropriate guarding and safety systems
- Mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Pre-operational inspections and safe work practices
- Housekeeping and maintaining clear work areas
- Use of dust extraction systems
- Requirement to never operate machinery while working alone
- Reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses through UNSW systems
You must read the RMF carefully to understand your responsibilities and the safety requirements before operating any woodworking machinery.
Completion of this module confirms that you understand the risks involved and agree to follow all required safety controls and procedures.
Click here to ReadThis module requires you to read and understand the Safe Work Procedure (SWP) for the Table Saw.
It outlines the essential steps for safe operation, including:
- Pre-use checks and correct machine setup
- Safe cutting techniques and use of push sticks
- Awareness of kickback risks and proper material handling
- Emergency procedures and fault reporting
- Cleaning and shutdown requirements
Completion confirms you understand the safe operating procedures before attending practical training.
Click here to ReadThis module represents the in-person induction and training session required to operate the Saw Stop Table Saw within UNSW Canberra Makerspaces.
The induction is conducted by authorised TSG staff and includes:
- Demonstration of correct machine setup and safety features
- Safe operating techniques and use of push sticks and guards
- Identification and management of hazards including kickback
- Practical use of the table saw under supervision
- Emergency procedures and safe shutdown
Users must demonstrate safe and competent operation during this session.
Successful completion and sign-off by authorised staff is required before independent use of the table saw is permitted.
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