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Lathe Operation Safety

This document provides a safe work procedure for using a lathe. It outlines required personal protective equipment like safety glasses and closed-toe shoes. It describes pre-operational checks such as ensuring the workpiece is securely clamped. Operational safety checks include switching off the lathe before adjustments. Ending operations properly by switching off the lathe and removing swarf builds is covered. Potential hazards include flying chuck keys, cutting tool injuries, getting clothing caught, and eye injuries from metal splinters or swarf.

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Lathe Operation Safety

This document provides a safe work procedure for using a lathe. It outlines required personal protective equipment like safety glasses and closed-toe shoes. It describes pre-operational checks such as ensuring the workpiece is securely clamped. Operational safety checks include switching off the lathe before adjustments. Ending operations properly by switching off the lathe and removing swarf builds is covered. Potential hazards include flying chuck keys, cutting tool injuries, getting clothing caught, and eye injuries from metal splinters or swarf.

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Safe Work Procedure on LATHE

DO NOT use this machine unless you have been instructed


in its safe use and operation and have been given permission.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT


Safety glasses must be worn at all Long and loose hair must be Gloves must not be worn when using
times in work areas. contained. this machine.

Sturdy footwear must be worn at all Close fitting/protective clothing must Rings and jewellery must not be
times in work areas. be worn. worn.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS DON’T


 Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine  Do not use faulty equipment. Immediately report
operations and controls. suspect machinery.

 Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no  Do not try to lift chucks or face plates that are too
slip/trip hazards are present. heavy for you.

 Check the job is clamped tight in the chuck.  Never leave the machine running unattended.

 Remove all tools from the bed and slides of the  Do not attempt to slow or stop the chuck or revolving
machine. work by hand.

 Ensure the correct speed for machining process is  Do not leave equipment on top of the machine.
selected.

 Remove the chuck key before starting the lathe.


OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS
 Before making adjustments or measurements,
switch off and bring the machine to a complete
standstill.

 Always remove the chuck key from the chuck.


ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP
 Switch off the machine when work completed.
 Avoid letting swarf build up on the tool or job. Stop
the machine and remove it.

 Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.


POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES
 Flying objects such as the chuck key left in chuck.
 Cutting tool injury when cleaning, filing or polishing.
 Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine
parts.
 Metal splinters and swarf.
 Eye injuries.

This SWP does not necessarily cover all possible hazards


associated with this equipment and should be used in
conjunction with other references. It is designed as a guide
to be used to compliment training and as a reminder to
users prior to equipment use.

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