Mechanical Workshop Safety

SAFETY IN MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

Ahmed Amer ( HSE

Mechanical Workshop Safety

What are the causes of accidents? Poor housekeeping

Loose clothing

Improper use of tools

Inaccurate setting-up of machines

Ahmed Amer ( HSE

Mechanical Workshop Safety

Bench Work Make sure that sharp points of tools and material do not stick out from your workbench. When chipping metal with a chisel, chip in a direction so that cut-off material cannot hit anyone. For your own protection, use a guard where necessary. Place heavy objects away from the edge of the bench so that they dont fall.Ahmed Amer ( HSE

Mechanical Workshop Safety

Bench Work Ensure that files have handles. When using a hammer make sure the head is securely fixed. Dont put sharp or pointed tools in your pockets. Dont strike hard metals directly with a hammer the metal may splinter and injure someone. Place a piece of soft material (such as copper) over the metal to act as a shield. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, ornaments, a watch or key chain, or a strap when workingAhmed Amer ( HSE

close to moving machinery.

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Bench Grinder a machine once the guards are Only usecorrectly fitted. Check that there is no oil or grease on the floor around the machine. Check that the tool rest is not more than 3 mm from the grinding wheel surface. If the wheel is running unevenly, dress it with an emery-wheel dresser. Grind only on the face of a straight grinding wheel and never on the side. Use the variousAhmed Amer ( HSE

wheels only for their intended purpose.

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Bench Grinder Approach the wheel carefully and gradually, and dont jab materials onto it. Never force grind so that you slow or stop the motor. Adjust the tool rest only when the wheel is stationary. All power-operated grinding machines should be clearly marked with the recommended speed of the spindle. Every grinding wheel should have a guard that can withstand the force of a rupturing wheel.Ahmed Amer ( HSE

Mechanical Workshop Safety

Bench Grinder Each machine must carry a notice prohibiting persons from performing, inspecting or observing grinding work without suitable protection for the eyes. Select the correct type of wheel for the job. Never use a grinding wheel which is damaged or which is not properly dressed. Make sure that the wheels speed does not exceed the manufacturers recommendation.

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Milling Machine and Lathe Make sure that all guards are in place. Dont use a machine or come close to its moving parts while wearing loose clothing. Keep any cleaning material such as waste and rags away from rotating parts. Check that there is no oil or grease on the floor around theAhmed Amer ( HSE

machine.

Mechanical Workshop Safety

Milling Machine and Lathe Dont leave spanners or keys on rotary parts. Never apply a wrench to revolving work. Always clamp work pieces and holding devices safely and firmly

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Mechanical Workshop Safety

Milling Machine and Lathe Do not use your hands to remove cuttings while a machine is in motion. Use a wire hook or a brush once the machine has stopped. Never adjust the cutting tool while a machine is running. Resist the habit of leaning on machinery. This dangerous automatic practice often results in serious injury. Dont attempt to stop a machine by placing your hand on the chuck while the machine is slowing down.Ahmed Amer ( HSE

Mechanical Workshop Safety

Drill Press Choose the correctly sharpened drill for the type of material you are about to drill. Do not leave the key in the chuck when you are not at the machine. Never leave the machine running if unattended. Clamp the work piece securely to the table and do not hold it by hand. Never attempt to stop the work piece by hand if it slips from the clamp.Ahmed Amer ( HSE

Mechanical Workshop Safety

Drill Press A drill should run at the correct speed for the job. Dont force a drill into the work piece this may cause broken or splintered drills and possible injury. Use a brush or wooden rod to remove chips from the drill and not your fingers, waste or rags. When reaching around a revolving drill, be careful that your clothes do not get caught in Amer ( HSE Ahmed the drill or drill chuck.

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THANK YOU

Ahmed Amer ( HSE