Safe Work Procedure

NOTE: DO NOT use this machine unless you have been trained in its safe use and operation.

Description of Work: Using a metal working lathe.

Potential Hazards: Electrical hazard and exposed
moving parts with the potential to cause harm
through entanglement, impact and cutting,
pressurised content, noise, exposure to projectiles
and sharp objects.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required (Check the box for required PPE):

Gloves Face Masks Welding Appropriate Hearing Protective

Mask Footwear Protection Clothing

Safe Work Procedure Checklist:

1. PRE-Operation/Task:
 Task (e.g. Drawings, instructions, specifications etc.) is clearly understood.
 Identify ON/OFF switch and emergency stop button and test any interlocking devises (if applicable).
 Ensure chuck guard is in place.
 Ensure outer spindle arm guard from the headstock is in place when length of material does not
protrude through headstock spindle.
 Ensure the work piece has been suitably prepared for the lathe operation.
 Check that the work piece is clamped tight in the chuck.
 Ensure correct speed for machining process is selected.
 Remove all tools from the bed, top and slides of the machine.
 Remove the chuck key before starting the lathe.
2. Operation/Task:
 Start lathe and after reaching operating speed, gradually bring cutting tool into contact with work
piece.
 Never leave the lathe running while unattended.
 Where bar stock protrudes through headstock spindle, place barriers to ensure pedestrian safety.
 Before making adjustments or measurements switch off and bring the lathe to a complete standstill.
 Do not attempt to slow/stop the chuck or revolving work by hand.
 Do not let swarf build up on the tool or job. Stop the machine and remove it.
3. POST-Operation/Task:
 Switch off lathe before removing waste material or work piece from the lathe.
Competent Person(s): (The following persons are authorised to operate, supervise and test students on the equipment/process).
Name: Title: Contact Details:

Last Updated: 24 August 2018