Safety precaution in machine shop

Machine
Shop
Safety
Precautions in
Safety precaution in Machine shop 1

Introduction
 Unguarded moving parts of
machines/equipment and the
sudden or uncontrolled release of
their power systems can result in
serious injuries.
 Personnel working with machines
must be aware of the risks involved
and follow safe work practices.

Objectives
 Understanding of safe and unsafe work
practices in a Machine shop.
 Identify and correct dangers in the shop area
 Perform your job in a manner that is safe for
you and other workers
 Ensuring that proper workplace safety and
health measures are implemented to identify,
eliminate, prevent and control risks arising
from the use of machinery

Causes of accidents while working with machinery
• Loose clothing, hair, jewelry being caught in movingparts.
• Materials ejected from the machine when it isoperational.
• Slipping and falling into an unguarded Sharp areas.
• Contact with sharp edges, e.g., cuttingblade.
• Making adjustments while the machine isoperational.
• Unauthorized operation of machines.
• Lack of preventive maintenance.

SAFETY
MEASURES

Don’t reach into the machine!
 Perhaps this first rule is the most obvious,
but it’s important.
 Reaching into a machine while it’s turned
on even if only for a second to grab something
that’s gotten stuck in the machine can result
in serious injury.
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Use Proper Lockout/Tagout Procedures
 When a worker does need to reach into a
machine (to move something that’s gotten
stuck, for doing maintenance or cleaning) use
lockout/tagout procedures for isolating
energy Sources.
 Employees doing repair work should each
have alock.
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Stay Clear of Sharp or Moving Parts
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 Many machines have guards around dangerous parts to
keep employees safe, but workers should still use caution
in these areas.
 Safety managers should consider
adding machine guards where
appropriate to prevent accidents.
Safety precaution in Machine shop

Watch Out for Cords and Wires
using extension cords
periods of
Try to avoid
for prolonged
time.
Watch where you’re walking when cords are present.
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Loose cords and wires can cause tripping hazards and
even electrical hazards.
If a cord or wire will cross a
pathway, safety managers can
mark it with hazard tape.

Don’t Wear Loose Clothing5
 Loose clothinglike untucked T-Shirts, the
drawstrings of hooded sweatshirts and unzipped
jackets can get drawn into belts, gears, chains,
pulleys and other moving parts of machines.
 Avoid wearingthese items on the job.
 A safe worker should
 Be neat, tidy and dress up correctly
for job being performed
 Develop responsibility for personal safety
and safety of fellow workers
 Think and work safely at all times

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 Areas to be considered for above
 Personal grooming (Dress etc)
 Proper housekeeping
 Safe work practices
 Fire prevention

Personal Grooming
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Wear head gear if
necessary
Tie long hair
back
Remove
jewellery
Wear ear protection if
necessary
Wear safety
glasses
Never wear loose
clothing
No open toe shoes

Housekeeping
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 Stop machine before cleaning it
 Keep machine and hand tools clean
 Use brush and not cloth to remove chips
 Use cloth to clean oily surfaces
 Do not place tools and materials on
machine table
 Keep floor free from oil and grease
 Sweep up metal chips on floor frequently
 Never place tools or materials on floor
close to machine
 Return bar stock to storage rack after
cutting
 Never use compressed air to remove
chips from machine

Be Careful When Cleaning
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In addition to using
lockout/tagout
procedures when
cleaning around
machines, employees
should note other
possible hazards, too:
- Combustible dust
- Fire and explosion hazards
- Need for PPE during cleaning
(chemicals present)

Safe Work Practices
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 Do NOT operate any machine
before understanding its
operation
 Before operating a machine,
check that safety devices are in
place and working
 Disconnect power and lock it off at
switch box when making repairs to
machine

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 Make certain that cutting tool and work piece are
properly mounted
 Keep hands away from moving parts
 Always stop machine before measuring, cleaning, or
making any adjustments
Safe Work Practices Cont…

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 Never use rag near moving parts
 Never have more than one person operate
machine at same time
 Get first aid immediately for any injury
 Remove all burrs and sharp edges with file
before handling any work piece

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 Do not lift heavy or difficult to handle objects by yourself

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 Be sure work is clamped securely to table
 Never start machine until you are sure that cutting tool and
machine parts will clear work piece
 Use proper wrench for job

Fire Prevention
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 Always dispose of oily rags in proper
metal containers
 Know location and operation of every
fire extinguisher
 Know location of nearest fire exit from
building
 When using a welding or cutting torch,
be sure to direct sparks away from
combustible material

Use Caution Around Heat Sources6
 Some machines get hot while
operating and some even contain
open flames.
 Everyone should be aware of these
areas and use caution when nearby.
 PPE like gloves or flame-resistant
clothing may be required in these
areas.

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
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When to Communicate?
 Starting up a machine.
 Cleaning a machine.
 Performing maintenance.
Tellothers working in the
area what you’re doing so
everyone stays clear of
hazardous areas.A simple
heads up can prevent
accidents.

Follow Visual and Written Instructions8
 Many machines have signs and
labels onthem alerting
employees to hazards and
providing instructions.
 For example, a labelmightsay
PPE is required, an arc flash is
possible or the power switch is
located in a certainplace.

Summary
 Wear proper dress and protective gear
 Do not play with machines
 Keep safety always in your mind
 Read safety instructions and notices
before work

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