Currie Community High School Risk Assessment Metal Lathe

Currie Community High School Risk Assessment Metal Lathe HAZARDS AT RISK Damage to eyes from flying particles. Operator / Others in the room Work piece or chuck key slipping / flying out. Operator / Others in the room LIKELYHOOD These machines must only be operated when a qualified Technical Teacher or Technician is in the room. All operators must comply with the control measures identified below. CONTROL MEASURES RESPONSIBILITY • Suitable eye protection must be worn by operator. Operator • Only one person at a time should operate these machines Teacher/Operator • The chuck guard should be used when the machine is in use. Operator • The work piece should be securely held in a proper manner for its shape and cutting operation. Teacher / Technician • The chuck key must never be left in the chuck. Operator • Once a pupil has set up the lathe for operation it must be checked by the teacher before use. Teacher/Operator Tool breaking and flaying out Operator / Others in the room • Tools should be correctly ground for the material and operation they will be used on. Tool settings should always be checked by the teacher before use. Teacher Getting drawn into the rotating shaft or work piece. Operator / Others in the room • Operators should not wear loose clothing and long hair must be contained so as not to be a hazard. Where clothing cannot be removed due to religious belief, every effort must be made to ensure that all loose items are contained. Teacher/Operator • The lathe must never be stopped by gripping the chuck or work piece. Operator Carcinogenic hazard from cutting fluid Operator / Others in the room • Only oils which are considered not to be carcinogenic should be used. Technician Being cut from swarf left in machine bed Operator / Others in the room • Swarf must only be handled with protective gloves when the machine power is isolated. Pupils should not attempt to remove swarf from the bed of the machine. Technician Assessment Sheet No. 8