07 | 12 | 2022
Health and safety is a key priority in the workplace.
For this reason it is worth remembering that the use of machinery in the woodworking sector is at high risk of accidents: this is also noted by the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL), which shows that accident rates in this sector are among the highest in the world of work, in terms of frequency and severity.
There are two main causes of accidents at work in the woodworking sector:
- incorrect or careless use of machinery;
- inappropriate use of the safety devices with which machinery is equipped.
Within this risk scenario particular attention deserves the use of one machine above all: the radial saw, a tool that, if not used with due care, can represent a danger to the operator’s safety.
Radial saw, the risks
The radial saw is one of the most dangerous machines for cutting wood, and the greatest risks concern the cutting disc, such as the sector saw, which has a high rotation speed. Other dangerous factors include possible fragments from both the cut material (such as chips) and the machine in the event of damage or wear, or accidental contact with the transmission components.
In addition very often there are accidents that cause even serious injuries, related to contact with the circular saw blade or transmission components due to distraction or inadequate protection.
Radial saw, goodbye: a Salvador automatic optimiser can solve your safety problems
Given the high risk rate associated with the use of radial saws, it is not surprising that requests for replacement in favor of higher performance and safer machines are increasing. This is the case, for example, with semi-automatic machines, which, while still not without risk, are a good alternative to the radial saw.
However, if you want to opt for a safe and at the same time productive choice that increases the performance of your business, while guaranteeing maximum safety in the workplace, Salvador optimisers machines are the ideal tools.
Our machines represent the ideal cutting center, from entry level models such as the Superpush 150, equipped with an electronic positioner with which to work in both push and hit mode, through pusher machines such as the Superpush 200 and Superpush 250, to high speed through feed optimisers such as the Supercut 500 or angle cutting machines such as the Superangle 600.
These are all optimisers that guarantee maximum wood yield, exponentially higher performance than a radial saw and, above all, absolute safety for operators.
Do you want to replace the radial saws in your business? Do not hesitate to contact us for more information on the right mitre saw for your business.
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