Machine Operation Safety
Machine Operation Safety - Dos
1. Check the machine
is well maintained and fit to be used, i.e., appropriate for the job and
working properly and that all the safety measures are in place – guards,
isolators, locking mechanisms, emergency off switches etc.
2. Use the machine
properly and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Make sure you are wearing the appropriate protective clothing and equipment required for that machine, such as safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes.
4. Train all machine
operators on proper machine operation and safety procedures.
5. Inspect machinery
before each use, ensuring that safeguarding systems are in place and working
properly.
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6. Follow all
machine operating and maintenance instructions.
7. Use appropriate
personal protective equipment-such as safety glasses or goggles, respiratory
protection, and hearing protection.
8. Always Keep hands
away from all moving.
9. Exercise good
housekeeping. Clean all tools after each use and store them properly.
10. Keep the work
area clean and well-lit.
11. Ensure hazardous
energy is isolated and controlled if access to hazardous parts is needed.
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Machine Operation Safety - Don'ts
1. Use a machine
that has a danger sign or tag attached to it. Danger signs should only be removed
by an authorized person who is satisfied that the machine or process is now
safe.
2. Wear dangling chains, loose clothing, rings
or have loose, long hair that could get caught up in moving parts.
3. Distract people
who are using machines.
4. Remove any safeguards, even if their presence seems to make the job more difficult.
5. Wear loose
clothing, jewelry, neckties or other garments and accessories that can become entangled
with moving parts on the machine. Long hair must be tied back.
6. Distract an operator
while operating a machine.
7. Leave machines
running without supervision. Turn the power off completely before leaving the work
area.
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8. Use your hands to
remove material from the machine; use a vacuum cleaner, brush, or rake.
9. Remove, disable,
deactivate, or try to work around machine guards and safety devices. They’re
here to protect you.
10. Use machines
with missing or disabled guards or protective devices.
11. Try to access
areas of a machine that have hazardous moving parts while the machine is running.
12. Use a machine
for anything it is not designed to do.
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