Circular saws

Which year were the Provision of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) introduced?

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

• 2005

What does ACoP stand for in the context of woodworking machinery safety?

• Approved Code of Practice

• Advanced Code of Procedures

• Association Code of Practice

• Accredited Code of Professionalism

Before performing maintenance on any saw, what is the first step that should be taken according to the safety pre-checks?

• The machine should be painted

• The machine should be cleaned

• The machine has stopped

• The machine should be upgraded

What should be done to the machine in addition to stopping it before maintenance begins?

• The machine should be dismantled

• The machine is isolated and locked

• The machine should be moved to another location

• The machine should be covered with a cloth

What type of sign should be placed on the machine warning during maintenance?

• Caution: Wet Paint

• Warning: High Voltage

• Notice: Out of Service

• Do not operate. Maintenance in progress

Why might you need to change a saw blade?

• The handle is uncomfortable

• The teeth have become damaged or blunt

• The saw is too heavy

• The color of the saw blade has faded

What is one reason for changing a saw blade that relates to the material being worked on?

• The material is too expensive

• The material is a different color

• The type of material being cut

• The material is too large

When might a saw blade require cleaning?

• When it makes a noise

• When it changes color

• When the teeth require cleaning of resign build up

• When it is used for a certain number of hours

What could necessitate the use of a different type of saw blade?

• A change in the user's preference

• A different storage location for the saw

• The type of cutting process requires a different type of blade

• The saw blade has been used for a specific number of cuts

What is the first step to take before removing the blade from rip saw benches and dimension saw benches?

• Turn off the power supply

• Consult the risk assessment

• Wear protective gloves

• Inform your supervisor