machine tools safety
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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