This section contains guidance on the safe use of different saws and shears.
Information on chainsaw safety devices, protective clothing and equipment you should wear, and advice on safe working methods
A bandsaw is a toothed steel blade passed over two band wheels. It cuts material held between the wheels. This quick guide covers different types of bandsaws and ways to manage risk when using them.
This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of circular saw benches
This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of horizontal beam and vertical panel saws
This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of metal cutting shears
A mitre saw is a circular saw mounted on a frame, fixed to a rotating cutting table to make various cuts across the grain of timber. This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of mitre saws
Pendulum saws are used in timber yards for cutting timber to specific requirements, and for items like pallets and packing cases. This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of pendulum saws
Punch and shear machines can perform a number of functions, including shearing, punching, notching or bending. This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of these machines
A radial arm saw is a circular saw mounted on a sliding horizontal arm. It is often used for cutting long pieces of timber to length. This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of these types of saws
A rise and fall saw is used to cut knots and other imperfections from lengths of timber, as well as cutting timber for items like pallets and packing cases. This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of these types of saws
A traditional tenoner is a floor-mounted machine tool, with pairs of cutting heads to shape the tenon. This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of this machine
