DIVINE WORD SCHOOL OF SEMIRARA ISLAND, INC

Semirara Island, Caluya, Antique

TECH-VOC DEPARTMENT
Machining Section

GENERAL SAFETY
OPERATING
PROCEDURE

Prepared by:
Machining Instructor
ROMEL S. AMBUGAN SR.
JINKY L. LAVEGA

Date Prepared:
MARCH 15, 2020
Safety means continuing and healthful living without injury. Safety is freedom from
harm or the danger of harm. The word safety also refers to the precautions people
take to prevent accidents, harm, danger, damage, loss and pollution. Safety also
deals with improvement in working conditions for better health. Management is
responsible to provide safe working condition and individual’s safety.

All undesired events in a workplace which can give rise to death, ill health, injury,
damage or other loss need to be thoroughly investigated, people are trained to
safeguard against them, and need to be eliminated. Similarly, all hazards, i.e.,
source/situation capable of injury or ill health, damage too properly or workplace
environment etc., should be identified and action plan drawn for safeguard against
them.

It is not only sufficient to care of safety but other two inter-related aspects; health
and environment are also given equal importance and considerations. All these three
elements are safety, health and environment (also known as SHE) are inter-related
and affect each other. For instance, if health of the student/trainee is not given due
regards, it may lead to accidents.

If the institution pollutes the environment around work place, it will affect the health
of students/trainees which may ultimately affect their performance it is only if health
and environment are in control than safety can be ensured. Therefore every
educator has certain obligations towards keeping good environment and also
towards health of the students.
 GENERAL SAFETY IN MACHINE SHOP

1. No attempt should be made to operate the Lathe Machine until you are
certain. Know the proper procedure and have been checked out on it by your
instructors.
2. Dress appropriately. Remove necklace, sweater, wristwatch and jewelries.
Wear an apron or a proper fitted shop coat. Safety goggles are a must.
3. Clamp all work solidly. Use the correct size tool or work holding device for the
job. Get help when handling heavy chucks or attachments.
4. Check work frequently when it is being machined between centers. The work
expands as it heats up and could damage the tailstock center
5. Be sure all guards are in place before attempting to operate the machine.
6. Turn the faceplate or chuck by hand to be sure there is no binding or damage
in the work striking any parts of the Lathe Machine.
7. Keep machine clear of tools
8. Stop the machine before making measurement or adjustments.
9. Remember, chips are sharp. Do not attempt to remove them with your hand
when they become “Stringy” and build up on the tool post. Stop he machine
and remove them with pliers.
10.Support all work solidly. Do not permit small diameter work to project to far
from the chuck without support from the tailstock.
11.Be careful not to run the cutting tool into the chuck. Check out any
readjustment of work or tool for ample clearance when the tool has been
moved left to the farthest point that will be reached
12.Stop the machine before attempting to wipe down the machined surface.
Keep cleaning and coolant brushes clear of the work when knurling.
13.If work must be repositioned or removed from the Lathe Machine. Move the
cutting tool clear of the work to prevent accidental injuries.
14.Do not talk to anyone or permit anyone to fool around the machine while you
are operating it. You are the only one who should turn the machine on and off
or make any adjustments to the Lathe Machine while operating it.
15.Never attempt to run the chuck ON or OFF of spindle using power. It is
dangerous practice to stop the Lathe Machine by reversing the direction or
rotation. The chuck could spin off and cause serious injury and there is danger
of damaging the machine.
16.You should always be aware of the direction of travels and speed of the
carriage before engaging automatic feed.
17.Always remove the key from the chuck. Make a habit never to let go of the key
until it is out of the chuck and clear of the work area
18.Tools must not be placed on the Lathe ways. Use a tool board or place them
on a Lathe trays
19.Files must be used on the Lathe unless they are fitted with handles.
20.Stop the machine immediately if some noise or vibration develops while you
are operating it. If you cannot locate the trouble, get help from the instructor.
Under no condition should the machine be operated until the trouble has
been corrected.
21.Remove sharp edges and burrs from the work before removing it from the
machine.
22.Plan your work thoroughly before starting, have all needed tools at hand.
23.Use care when cleaning the Lathe Machine, chips sometimes sticks in
recesses. Remove them with brush or short stick. Never use a floor dust to
clean the machine or compressed air.
 SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
BANDSAW

“DO NOT use this machine unless an instructor has instructed you in its safe use
operation and has given permission.”

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 E stop (if fitted)
3. Check that all guards are in position.
4. Ensure push stick if available.
5. Lower the blade guide and guard to full effect.
6. Start the dust extraction unit before using the saw.
7. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect machinery.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

“Keep fingers off the line of the cut at all times”
1. Never leave the machine running unattended.
2. The work piece should be feed forward evenly and held firmly on the table to
effective control during cutting whilst. Keeping hands in a safe position.
3. Use a push stick when feeding material past the blade.
4. Do not force a wide blade on acute of small radius. Use relief cuts when
cutting sharp curves.
5. Before making adjustments, switch off the saw and bring the machine to a
complete standard.
6. Stop the machine before attempting to back the work away from the blade.

HOUSE KEEPING
1. Switch off the saw and reset all guards to a fully closed position.
2. Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
1. Attempting to cut very small items.
2. Cutting cylindrical or irregular stock.
 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE
LATHE MACHINE

“DO NOT use this machine unless an instructor has instructed you in its safe use
operation and has given permission.”

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

 Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work area.
 Appropriate footwear with substantial uppers must be worn.
 Rings and jewelries must not be worn.
 Long and loose hair must be contained.
 Close fitting protective clothing must be worn.
 Gloves must be worn when using this machine.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

1. Check workspace and work ways to ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
2. Locate and ensure you are familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF starter
and E-STOP (if fitted)
3. Ensure all guards are in place.
4. Check that the job is clamped tight in the chuck
5. Remove all tools from the bed and slides of the machine.
6. Ensure correct speed for machining process is selected.
7. Remove the chuck key before starting the Lathe.
8. Do not try to lift the chucks or face plates that are too heavy for you.
9. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report subject machinery.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

1. Never leave the machine running unattended.
2. Before making adjustments or measurements, switch OFF and bring the
machine to a complete stand still.
3. Do not attempt to slow/stop the chuck or revolving work by hand.
4. Avoid letting swarf build up on the tool/ job. Stop the machine and remove it.
5. Always remove the chuck key from the chuck.
6. Do not store tools and parts on the top of the machine.
HOUSE KEEPING
1. Switch OFF the machine and reset all guards to a fully closed position.
2. Disengage any active auto-feed controls
3. Reset compound slide angle to zero degrees.
4. Clean all chips and oil from machine
5. Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
 Flying objects-chuck key left in chuck or objects falling on rotating parts.
 Cuts from contact with cutting tools or pointed end of the live center.
 Entanglement in rotating machine parts.
 Burns from hot tools or hot work pieces.
 Cutting tool injury when cleaning, filling or polishing.
 Metal splinter/swarf.
 Eye injuries.
 Falls due to poor housekeeping around the machine.
 SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
RADIAL DRILLING MACHINE (DRILL PRESS)

“DO NOT use this machine unless an instructor has instructed you in its safe use
operation and has given permission.”

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

 Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work area.
 Appropriate footwear with substantial uppers must be worn.
 Rings and jewelries 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. Check workspace and work ways to ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
2. Check that the drill chuck guard is in position.
3. Ensure the chuck key (if used) has been removed from the drill chuck.
4. Locate and ensure you are familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF starter
and E-STOP (if fitted)
5. Follow correct clamping procedures to ensure work is secure.
6. If the job obstructs the walkway erect the barricades.
7. Adjust spindle speed to suit drill or cutter diameter.
8. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report subject equipment.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

1. Never leave the drill press while it is running.
2. Before making an adjustment or before cleaning swarf accumulations, switch
OFF and bring the machine to a complete stand still.
3. Feed downwards at a sufficient rate to keep the drill cutting.
4. Feed with care as the drill breaks through the underside of the work.
5. Use a safe working posture(beware of hair catching)
HOUSE KEEPING
1. Switch OFF the machine and return drills and tools to t heir proper storage
location.
2. Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
 Hair or clothing entanglement in rotating spindle or drill.
 Eye injuries from flying chips or broken drill.
 Cuts from sharp edges and burrs on chips and the work piece.
 Cuts from work piece coming unclamped and spinning with the drill.
 Burns from hot drill bit or work piece.
 Splinters from small chips.
 SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
BENCH GRINDER

“DO NOT use this equipment unless you have been instructed in its safe use and
operation and have been given permission.”

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work areas.
2. Sturdy footwear must be worn at all times in work areas.
3. Long and loose hair must be contained
4. Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn.
5. Hearing protection must be used.
6. Rings and jewelries must not be worn.
7. Gloves must not be worn when using this machine.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

1. Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine operations and controls.
2. Ensure all guards are fitted, secure and functional. Do not operate if guards
are missing and faulty.
3. Check workplaces and work ways to ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
4. Check that the wheels are running through and are not glazed or loaded.
5. Check for cracks in the wheel and report any if you find.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

1. Stand to the side of the wheel when starting up.
2. Let the wheels gain maximum speed before starting to grind.
3. Only one person may operate the machine at any time.
4. Slowly move the workpiece across the face of the wheel in a uniform manner.

HOUSEKEEPING
 Switch off the machine when work completed.
 Clean up and absorb any coolant spills immediately.
 Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES
 Hot metal.
 Sparks.
 Noise, sharp edges and burrs.
 Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts.
 Wheels “RUN ON” after switching OFF.
 Eye injuries.

DONT’S IN OPERATING
1. Do not use faulty equipment. Immediately report any subject machinery.
2. Do not hold workpiece with gloves, cloth, apron or pliers.
3. Do not grind non-ferrous metals.
4. Do not grind on the side of the wheel.
5. Do not hold small objects by hand.
6. Never leave the machine running unattended,
7. Do not bend down near the machine while it is running.
8. Never force the workpiece against the wheel.
 SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
SHAPER MACHINE

“DO NOT use this equipment unless you have been instructed in its safe use and
operation and have been given permission.”

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work areas.
2. Safety footwear must be worn at all times in work areas.
3. Long and loose hair must be contained
4. Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn.
5. Rings and jewelries must not be worn.

PRE –OPERATIONA SAFETY CHECKS

1. Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine operations and controls.
2. Ensure all guards are fitted, secure and functional.do not operates if guards
are missing or faulty.
3. Check workspaces and workways to ensure no slip/trip hazards are present.
4. Ensure cutter is in good condition and securely mounted.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

1. Keep of moving machine parts.

2. Follow correct clamping procedures. Keep overhangs as small as possible and
check workpiece is secure.
3. Ensure you have selected correct speed and rate.
4. Ensure you have set the correct depth of cut.

ENDING OPERATION AND CLEANING UP

 Switch OFF the machine when work completed.

 Before making adjustment and measurements or before cleaning swarf
accumulations. Switch OFF and bring the machine to a complete stand still.
 Leave the machine and work area in a safe and clean state.
POTENTIAL HAZARDS

 Sharp cutters
 Skin irritation.
 Moving machine parts.
 Eye injuries.
 Metal splinters and burrs.
 Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts.

DONT’S IN OPERATING
1. Do not use faulty equipment. Immediately report any subject machinery.
2. Never leave the machine running unattended.
3. Do not leave workpiece on top of the machine
 SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
MILLING MACHINE

“DO NOT use this equipment unless you have been instructed in its safe use and
operation and have been given permission.”

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. Safety glasses must be worn at all times in work areas.
2. Safety footwear must be worn at all times in work areas.
3. Long and loose hair must be contained
4. Close fitting/protective clothing must be worn.
5. Rings and jewelries must not be worn.

GENERAL SAFETY
1. Keep all guards in place while operating the machine.
2. While operating the machine allow no one else to touch it.
3. Keep hands away from moving tools.
4. Always use cutters which are sharp and in good condition.
5. Always use proper cutting fluid for the material being cut.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

1. Ensure no slip/trip hazards are present in workplaces and walkways.
2. Locate and ensure you are familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF controls.
3. Ensure cutter is in good condition and securely mounted.
4. Verify the rotation speed for the material being cut and the cutter diameter.
5. Bring the machine to a full stop before cleaning chips or making adjustments.
6. After shutting off the motor you can use the”BRAKE” to stop the machine
quickly.
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 unattended.
 3. Follow correct clamping procedures. Keep overhangs as small as possible and
check that the work piece is secure.
4. Set the correct RPM speed to suit the cutter diameter, the depth of cut and
the material type.
5. Before making adjustments and measurements or before cleaning chip
accumulations switch OFF and bring the machine to complete standstill.

HOUSEKEEPING
1. When finished, remove all cutters and tools and store them properly.
2. Leave the machine and work area in a safe, clean state.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
 Entanglement in rotating parts
 Cuts from sharp tools
 Cuts from metal chips and sharp edges on finished work pieces.
 Eye injuries from flying debris
 Burns from hot tools or work pieces
 Metal splinters
 Falls due to poor housekeeping around the machine