machine tools safety

Machine Tools

Done by: Garfield Tulloch

Machine Tools

• Heavy or non-portable power driven industrial device used for cutting, drilling, forming, grinding, or shaping of a material.

Types of Machine Tools

• There are several type of machine tool used in the metal work industry. The most common type are:

• Drill Press• Lathe • Milling Machine• Pedestal Grinder

Safety

• Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from these preventable injuries. Any machine part, function, or process that may cause injury must be safeguarded. When the operation of a machine or accidental contact injures the operator or others in the vicinity, the hazards must be eliminated or controlled.

Causes of Machine Incidents

• Reaching in to “clear” equipment• Not using Lockout/Tagout• Unauthorized person doing maintenance or

using the machines• Missing or loose machine guards• Lack of training

Areas To Be Safeguarded

• Point of Operation• Power Transmission Apparatus• Other Moving Parts

General Safety Principles

• Do not leave machines running and unattended

• Never attend to brush debris from the table surface while the machine is running

• An active brake mechanism adds greatly to safety

• Easily reached “off” switch increases safety• Always wear appropriate safety gears

Incident HistoryIncident History• Incidents occurred due to:• Lack of protection (e.g. equipment

safeguards);• Not following procedures;• Lack of training;• Lack of maintenance;• Horseplay; and• Others

• These incidents can cause• Damage to the body, e.g. cuts,

crushing of limb, etc• Injuries by energies released from the

machine, e.g. electrical shock, burn, etc

• Fatalities