The US based Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) has announced the release of a new instructional DVD on the subject of Flat Sawing and Blade Safety. The CSDA has been quick to respond to advancements in sawing and drilling equipment, such as electric and diesel power saws, and how they can affect the daily working practices of operators. By staying in tune with all the latest sawing and drilling developments, CSDA ensures it remains on the cutting edge of the industry.

Skip Aston, chairman of the CSDA Safety Committee, explains, "There is far greater use of electric and diesel saws today than there was 10 years ago, and this DVD was upgraded to meet the technical challenges that operators face today."

The DVD helps to provide operators with the skills and knowledge required for safe and effective flat sawing, along with addressing important issues like proper blade tightening techniques. This was a necessity, as CSDA had become aware of some dangerous situations with blades coming loose and separating from the saw.

Operator safety is paramount, and safe working practices and precautions relating to this type of work are highlighted and reinforced. The DVD encourages operators and employers to refer to national safety regulations and adhere to them.

Training not only benefits the employee but employers as well. Many companies will testify that the rewards associated with employing highly skilled, well-trained teams outweigh the costs of training courses and materials through the quality of their work and the satisfaction of clients.

This new DVD is also available as an online course, along with many others, via the CSDA website.