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Metal Cutting Lathe

Location: Engineering Workshop

Safe Systems of Work(SSOW14)

Risk assessment(RA014)

No individual should physically interact or use this machine unless they have undergone

training and have been deemed competent by the Technical Demonstrators.

J.Woolsey


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Product Design Workshop Risk Assessment

Location:Engineering Workshop

Design CentreAssessor: Jonny Woolsey

Identification: RA014 Lathe (Colchester)

Operation: Use of workshop Metal Cutting Lathe

Risks:

Untrained operatives

Ejections

Lacerations

COSHH

Drawing in

Manual Handling

Electrocution

Noise

Poor House Keeping

Heat

Persons

Exposed

Students Employees Visitors

Currentcontrolmeasures

Only used by inducted/trained persons

Safe working procedure for themachine

Machine is electrically andmechanically certified

Fixed guards fitted

General workshop PPE requirements

Machine is barriered away from safe route

Good housekeeping regime

CurrentSeverity

(S)

x CurrentLikelihood

(L)

x

Minor(1)

Serious(2)

Major(3)

Fatality /PTD(4)

Multiplefatalities /

PTD(5)

Negligible(1)

Annually(2)

Monthly(3)

Weekly(4)

Daily(5)

RESIDUALRISK

(RR)(S x L) Li

kelihood

5x

No additional control measures required but considermore cost effective solutions or improvements that imposeno additional cost4

3 Efforts should be made to reduce the risk withoutexcessive cost implications2 x

1 Work should not start until the risk has been reducedwhich may require considerable resource allocation. If

work is in progress urgent action must be taken1 2 3 4 5

SeverityWork must not start until the risk has been reduced to anacceptable level. If it cannot be reduced then the workmust remain prohibited

Furthermeasures

Safe system of work to be close at hand for reference

Timescale


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SS014

Safe System of Work for the Metal Working Lathe (Colchester)

Risk Assessment reference: RA014

Description

This Lathe is used predominately used for cutting metals and less often materials such as

nylon. It is used for a range of one off machining, cutting and shaping. Specialist tasks and

skills are required for each individual setting up system.

System

Lathes are ONLY to be used by appointed/inducted person(s) . The workshop Technical

Demonstrators provides training and assistance to operate the machine.

Before using any lathe ensure that it is suitable for the task in hand, with appropriate

mounting devices/ chucks/ face plates, tools.

All guards must be in place and chuck keys removed.

Check the operation of the emergency stop controls before setting up the work.

The machine must be electrically isolated before carrying out any setting up or adjustments.

Cutting tools should be in good order and user should be inducted on their correct use.Machine mounted cutting tools should be correctly fitted and rigid.

Cutting feeds and speeds must be calculated to suit the material being machined and the

size and type of tools being used.

Particular attention must be paid to secure mounting of work pieces.

When cutting metal is will be more than likely that a cutting coolant will be

necessary to assist with the process. The coolant reservoir will need checking and

the drain hole clear of any swarf. Coolant spillage could result in a slip hazard, to

help prevent this direct coolant flow to eliminate spillage where possible and use

spillage mat (Pigmat) to soak up excess coolant.

Always wear the appropriate PPE, which will include high impact eye protection/full face

shield. Dust masks may be appropriate when machining some woods. Gloves and loose

fitting clothes must not be worn during the operation as they can become snagged and draw

the operator into the machine.

Keep the immediate work area clear of obstructions and maintain high standards of

housekeeping.


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Notes:

Lathes are normally long bed machines and particular care is needed in setting up long

components.

Particular care must be taken if the work piece protrudes through the headstock. Keep all

third parties away from the work by setting up warning signs and erecting barriers

PPE

General workshop conditions apply so Aprons and safety footwear must be worn. Gloves

should not be used in the actual operation of the lathe and long hair must be tied back as

this could lead to entanglement in the machine. They can be used in the transportation of

the material. The risk of ejections is relatively high with the motion of the material against

the cutting tool so it is extremely important to wear goggles, however full face shields are

suggested when using the machine. Dust masks should be worn.

Manual handling

Materials should be neither large nor heavy. Special care must be taken in multiple,

repetitive tasks that can include twisting and overstretching.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

The coolant created in the operation of the machine is documented in the COSHH file. The

substances used do not present a health hazard when used correctly.

Electrical Integrity

The machine was fitted in accordance with The Provision and Use of Work Equipment

Regulations 1998 (PUWER). It is maintained by a competent person on a regular basis. The

isolation switch is next to the machine for maintenance work or in case of an accident.

If you have any questions or need training please speak to the workshop manager.


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The original operating instructions forthis piece of equipment are available

for reference on request.

Further relevant information


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