What are the hazards of a jigsaw?

Hazards

• Entanglement from contact with the blade.
• Saw action/ vibration.
• Fire/electric currents.
• Heat.
• Noise.
• Dust.
• Slips, trips & falls.
• Unexpected movement (during maintenance, cleaning & repairs)

What are the safety precautions of using a jigsaw?

Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dust or flying debris, use appropriate ear protection to dampen the loud noise and a dust mask to avoid inhalation of sawdust. Keep hands away from moving blades. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating the saw.

What must you always check before during and after using the jigsaw?

Before you start Make sure that its test tag is within the expiry date. If not, do not use the saw. Check the full length of all electrical leads for any damage & current test tags. Don’t use the leads if the tags are missing or out of date.

What do you use Jigsaw for?

Jigsaws are ideal for cutting curves and complex shapes in wood (Photo 1). They also work well for making short crosscuts on a board (Photo 2) and finishing inside corner cuts (Photo 3) that you start with a circular saw. Jigsaws are not good for making fast, long, straight cuts. Use a circular saw instead.

What PPE should you wear when using a jigsaw?

Before operating a jig saw, you should gear up in the appropriate personal protective equipment. This includes a pair of shatter-resistant goggles to protect from dust and chippings and a face mask to protect from breathing in particles.

What PPE should be worn when using a jigsaw?

What are the correct operational procedures for using a jig saw?

Allow the machine to reach full speed before starting a cut – always saw at a moderate rate. Keep hands away from front of cutting operation. Do not apply excessive force to the material being cut. Take care when cutting curves to ensure that the blade does not twist or bind – if necessary, drill small holes.

What does jigsaw do to his victims?

Jigsaw is described as a mysterious person who kidnaps people he believes take their lives for granted and subjects them to “tests”, usually mechanical devices rigged to maim or kill the subjects if they fail to complete it within a certain time period.

How does jigsaw work in classroom?

The jigsaw technique is a method of organizing classroom activity that makes students dependent on each other to succeed. Students are then split into groups with one member assigned to each topic. Working individually, each student learns about his or her topic and presents it to their group.