RIDGID 300 User Manual

Number:
OH&S 18.47.1
Revision Date:
12/22/2014
Ridgid 300 Safety Procedures
Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled.
1. PURPOSE
1.1. To provide guidelines on the use of the Ridgid 300 pipe threader used in Trades at
Thompson Rivers University.
2. SCOPE
2.1. These procedures applies to contractors working on projects on TRU campus and
employees and students when working on TRU property
3. PRECAUTIONS
POTENTIAL HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS
HAZARD TO PROTECT YOURSELF
PINCH POINTS
There are gears and exposed
moving parts on machinery.
Use LOCK-OUT procedures when performing
maintenance or conducting any work within 12” of an
exposed pinch point.
NEVER put your hands or feet near an exposed pinch
point or gears!
ELECTRICAL HAZARD Ensure that all switches, wires, and plugs are in good
operating condition.
HIGH SOUND LEVELS
Sound levels exceed 85 dB
HEARING PROTECTION is required when working in
designated areas.
FOOT INJURY Approved protective footwear is needed when there is the
risk of foot injury due to slipping, uneven terrain,
abrasion, crushing potential, temperature extremes,
corrosive substances, puncture hazards, electrical shock
and any other recognizable hazard
Rings and Dangling jewelry
Rings and any loose or dangling jewelry must not be
worn while operating any equipment or machines
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RIDGID 300 Specifications

General

Brand	RIDGID
Model	300
Category	Cutter
Language	English

Summary

Purpose of Ridgid 300 Safety Procedures

Scope of Ridgid 300 Safety Procedures

Precautions and Potential Health Hazards

Pinch Points Hazard

Gears and exposed moving parts require lock-out procedures and avoidance.

Electrical Hazard Precautions

Ensure all switches, wires, and plugs are in good operating condition.

High Sound Levels Warning

Sound levels exceeding 85 dB require hearing protection.

Foot Injury Prevention

Protective footwear is needed against various risks like slipping, abrasion, and crushing.

Jewelry Hazards

Loose jewelry must not be worn to prevent entanglement with moving parts.

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

Safety Glasses Usage

Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the work area.

Hair Containment

Long or loose hair must be contained to prevent contact with moving parts.

Work Boots Requirement

Work boots are required in areas with risk of serious foot injury from falling materials.

Work Gloves Recommendation

Work gloves should be worn when there is a risk of hand injury.

Hard Hats Requirement

Hard hats are required where there's a risk of falling objects or head impact.

Protective Clothing

Close-fitting or protective clothing must be worn.

Work Area Safety Guidelines

Electrical Safety Procedures

Personal Safety Practices

Tool Use and Care Guidelines

Foot Switch Safety Warning

Machine Safety Precautions

Operating Instructions for Using Hand Tools

Installing Pipe in Power Drive

Steps for marking, inserting, and securing pipe into the Power Drive for operations.

Cutting Pipe with Hand Cutter

Procedure for using a hand cutter on pipe while it is secured in the Power Drive.

Reaming Pipe with Hand Reamer

Threading Pipe with Hand Threader

Maintenance Instructions for Ridgid 300

Jaws Inserts Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and replacing jaw inserts for proper pipe gripping.

Jaw Insert Replacement Process

Step-by-step guide for replacing jaw inserts on the chuck.

Lubrication Procedures

Records and Verification of Understanding

Training Records

Instructors must keep records of students trained in safe operation of the RIDGID 300.

Summary of Changes