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We currently run a trimming process with the aid of a band saw.
It is currently kitted out with appropriate LEV, E stops and separate lighting. It has always been the company's choice to use a chain mail glove on the hand the enters the trimming zone.
I can't see any way of separating the operator and the blade or removing the process altogether, with the current process. We are developing a new machine in our engineering department that will do this task without any blades, this is at least 6 months away.
So in the mean time, I was wondering if a chain mail glove might get caught in the teeth of the blade and worsen the situation?
Has anybody used Kevlar gloves in the work place and if so, how much protection do they offer?
I welcome any suggestions.
Pete
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Pete, you don't say whether the bandsaw is toothed. If so, then operators should not wear anything which could become entangled in the blade.
There used to be HSE guidance (PM33) on safe use of bandsaws in the food industry. The HSE now refer to Industry guidance (see link on this webpage http://www.hse.gov.uk/food/slaughter.htm ) that says "...“Nothing should be worn which could become entangled in the blade. Chain mail gloves must not be worn when a toothed blade is being used but roughened rubber gloves may add grip when handling some products.”
The use of handling devices, holders, jigs, fences and push sticks should all be used in preference to handling the material to be cut. See HSE guidance on bandsaws in woodworking.
Ian
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Granlund40055 wrote:Pete, you don't say whether the bandsaw is toothed. If so, then operators should not wear anything which could become entangled in the blade.
There used to be HSE guidance (PM33) on safe use of bandsaws in the food industry. The HSE now refer to Industry guidance (see link on this webpage http://www.hse.gov.uk/food/slaughter.htm ) that says "...“Nothing should be worn which could become entangled in the blade. Chain mail gloves must not be worn when a toothed blade is being used but roughened rubber gloves may add grip when handling some products.”
The use of handling devices, holders, jigs, fences and push sticks should all be used in preference to handling the material to be cut. See HSE guidance on bandsaws in woodworking.
Ian
Hi Ian,
Thank you for taking the time, I forgot to mention that the saw is toothed (albeit very small teeth) and there is a system in place. The operators have to hold the end of the product onto a jig and push it through. So they aren't going to make contact with the saw in normal operations. My concern would be if they slipped and put their hand into the saw.
I will have a look through the guidance and see what I can make of it. It might be that some other form of protection, as a back up, is required.
Thanks again.
Pete
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Hi Pete, I'm looking at the use of bandsaws in the meat industry. You mentioned that your engineering department may have a bladeless solution, did that come about?
Also, what other outcomes did you arrive at?
I would greatly appreciate any views and info.
cheers, Ron
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