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This document provides safety operating procedures for using a milling machine. It outlines pre-operational, operational, and housekeeping safety checks. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and appropriate footwear are required. Hazards include sharp cutters, moving parts, eye injuries, skin irritation, metal splinters, and flying debris. The procedures should be used with the Education Policy and Procedures Register for risk management.

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Milling Machine

This document provides safety operating procedures for using a milling machine. It outlines pre-operational, operational, and housekeeping safety checks. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and appropriate footwear are required. Hazards include sharp cutters, moving parts, eye injuries, skin irritation, metal splinters, and flying debris. The procedures should be used with the Education Policy and Procedures Register for risk management.

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Website link to this document: http://education.qld.gov.au/health/safety/hazards/equip-resources.

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SA F ET Y OP ER A TI N G P RO C E D U R E S

Milling Machine
DO NOT use this machine unless a teacher has instructed you in its safe use and operation and has given permission.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work areas. Appropriate footwear with substantial uppers must be worn. Rings and jewellery must not be worn. Long and loose hair must be contained. Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn. Gloves must not be worn when using this machine.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


1. Ensure no slip/trip hazards are present in workspaces and walkways. 2. Locate and ensure you are familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF starter and EStop (if fitted). 3. Do not leave equipment on top of the machine. 4. Check that machine guards are in position. 5. Ensure cutter is in good condition and securely mounted. 6. Check coolant delivery system to allow for sufficient flow of coolant. 7. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect machinery.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


1. Keep clear of moving machine parts. 2. Never leave the machine running unattended. 3. Follow correct clamping procedures- keep overhangs as small as possible and check work piece is secure. 4. Set the correct speed to suit the cutter diameter, the depth of cut and the material. 5. Before making adjustments and measurements or before cleaning swarf accumulations switch off and bring the machine to a complete standstill.

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Switch off the machine. 2. Remove milling cutters and store them safely. 3. Leave the machine and work area in a safe, clean and tidy state.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Sharp cutters Moving components - hair/clothing entanglement Eye injury Skin irritation Metal splinters and burrs Flying debris
This SOP should be used in conjunction with Education Policy and Procedures Register (EPPR) HLS-PR-012: Curriculum Activity Risk Management Modules

Acknowledgement: Much of the information for this document has been sourced from content kindly provided by Department of Education & Childrens Services SA website : Machine Guarding - Safe Operating Procedures.

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