Checklist · Daily Plant Prestarts
Concrete Saw Pre-Use Checklist
Pre-use check for petrol and electric hand-held cut-off saws and walk-behind floor saws used to cut concrete, masonry, pavers and asphalt. Covers the blade, guard, water suppression for silica dust, and the work area.
33 checklist items
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| SAW & JOB DETAILS | ||
| Date | ||
| Site / Location | ||
| Saw ID / Serial Number | ||
| Saw Type (hand-held cut-off / walk-behind floor saw / ring saw) | ||
| Material Being Cut | ||
| Operator Name | ||
| BLADE | ||
| Correct blade type for the material (diamond blade for concrete / masonry) | Pass | Fail |
| Blade maximum RPM rating equal to or greater than the saw spindle speed | Pass | Fail |
| Blade diameter matches the saw and guard | Pass | Fail |
| Blade: no cracks, missing or damaged segments, warping or undercutting of the core | Pass | Fail |
| Blade fitted the correct way for rotation; arbor bush and flanges correct and tight | Pass | Fail |
| GUARDS & CONTROLS | ||
| Blade guard fitted, undamaged and adjustable; set to deflect debris away from operator | Pass | Fail |
| Throttle trigger lockout works; throttle returns to idle when released | Pass | Fail |
| Blade stops turning at idle (clutch not dragging) | Pass | Fail |
| Stop switch / kill switch stops engine | Pass | Fail |
| Handles secure; anti-vibration mounts not cracked or perished | Pass | Fail |
| Drive belt tension and belt guard correct | Pass | Fail |
| DUST & WATER SUPPRESSION | ||
| Water attachment fitted and water supply connected | Pass | Fail |
| Water flow reaches the blade at both sides when tested | Pass | Fail |
| On-tool dust extraction (if used for dry cutting) fitted and working; H-class vacuum | Pass | Fail |
| Slurry control in place (no slurry entering stormwater drains) | Pass | Fail |
| FUEL / POWER | ||
| Fuel cap seals; no fuel leaks (petrol saws) | Pass | Fail |
| Refuelling done with engine off and cool, away from ignition sources | Pass | Fail |
| Lead, plug and RCD tested and tagged; lead kept clear of water and blade (electric saws) | Pass | Fail |
| Petrol saw not used indoors or in enclosed areas without carbon monoxide controls | Pass | Fail |
| WORK AREA & PPE | ||
| Services scanned / located before cutting slabs or walls (electrical, gas, water, post-tension tendons) | Pass | Fail |
| Workpiece supported so the cut will not pinch the blade or drop | Pass | Fail |
| Exclusion zone set up for flying debris and dust | Pass | Fail |
| PPE worn: face shield over safety glasses, hearing protection, fitted RPE (P2 or higher), gloves, steel caps | Pass | Fail |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found (describe or write "None") | ||
| Saw tagged out of service (if unsafe) | Yes | No |
| Saw fit for use | Yes | No |
| Operator Signature | ||