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This work instruction provides the standard procedures for operating a new metal lathe machine at Bancroft Industries. It outlines pre-operational safety checks including ensuring familiarity with machine functions, having only one operator while two others check the machine and surroundings. It details operational safety procedures such as positioning the chuck and starting the machine while keeping body parts clear, and using cutting fluid to prevent overheating. The document was approved by the Safety Officer and Creative Director and is to be revised every two months.

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This work instruction provides the standard procedures for operating a new metal lathe machine at Bancroft Industries. It outlines pre-operational safety checks including ensuring familiarity with machine functions, having only one operator while two others check the machine and surroundings. It details operational safety procedures such as positioning the chuck and starting the machine while keeping body parts clear, and using cutting fluid to prevent overheating. The document was approved by the Safety Officer and Creative Director and is to be revised every two months.

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Bancroft Industries

1087 Snyder Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208


bancroftindustries@email.com | 222 555 7777

WORK INSTRUCTION
Created by: Aaron McGregor Version No.: 2.0

Creative Director,
Date of Issue: January 10, 2050 Responsibilities:
Machine Specialist

Purpose: To ensure that the employees are made aware of the standard procedures
of operating the metal lathe machine. The company has previously issued
work instructions for the use of lathe machines, but the company has
received a newer model of the lathe machine which has newer features that
also entail new procedures.

Scope: This work instruction will be used and distributed to all employees and
personnel involved in the usage of the metal lathe machine.

Materials: Approved safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection, well-fitted


protective clothing, and hairnets.

GENERAL PROCEDURE
I. Pre-Operational Safety Check
1. Employees and personnel must all ensure that they are familiar with all of
the machine’s functions and parts. This information can be found on the
machine’s safety and product manual distributed to the employees two (2)
days after this machine was procured.
2. Only one person may use the metal lathe machine at once while two (2)
other employees other than the one using the machine will check and clear
the surroundings and check the machine to see if it is in good working
order.
3. The two (2) checking employees will make sure to check that all of the
switches are still off and that the safety guards are in place before the user
begins.

II. Operational Safety Procedures


1. Make sure to move the carriage saddle and tailstock beside the bed to
ensure that there is enough space for the lathe chuck. Then lift the chuck
safety guard and place in securely the 3 jaw chucks and always make sure
that they have been tightened well by the chuck keys.
2. Start the machine by clicking start and keep all of the machine’s body parts
clear at all times.
3. Always use cutting fluid to make sure that the lathe machine does not
overheat.

III. Operational Safety Procedures


Work Instruction This document has been screened, read, and edited by the Safety
Approval Officer in partnership with Aaron McGregor. This document has been
deemed approved and for distribution and presentation as of March
20, 2050.

Document Notes This document is to be revised and amended every two (2) months,
depending on the maintenance checks and investigations, as well as
the reports of the employees regarding its usage and performance.

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