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21.7 Lathes

• Lathes are only to be operated by trained competent
persons and are not to be used without guards being in
place.
• Before turning, the operator is to ensure that the machine
and emergency stop devices are functioning correctly and
goggles/glasses or full-face shields Grade 2 are being
worn.
• The operator is to ensure that the lathe tools and
accessories are correctly fitted and secure prior to
operation.
• Protection boards are to be used when changing the heavier types of lathe chucks.

21.8 Power Presses and Press Brakes
• The machinery will only be used by trained competent operators and never by persons
less than 18 years of age unless supervised by a competent supervisor at all times.
• The training must include suitable and sufficient practical instruction in the following
matters in relation to each type of power press and its safety devices, for which it is
proposed to appoint the person being trained.

1. Power press mechanisms and particularly their bearing on safety. The nature and
function of clutch mechanisms, flywheels, brakes and ancillary equipment.
2. Safety devices. Types of devices. Functions of each type of device. Methods of
installing. Inspecting and testing including detection of defects.
3. Accident causation and prevention. The causes and prevention of accidents with
special reference to power presses.
4. The work of the tool setter. Anyone who sets up tooling for any power press must
be competent to do so and must be appointed in writing by the Company.

• Before operation at the start of each shift the operator must check that the emergency
stop controls and any guards fitted are operating correctly.
• Those authorised as tool setters are to ensure that the machine is electrically isolated
before any maintenance work takes place. .
• The maximum permissible flywheel speed and the direction of rotation of any flywheel
will be conspicuously marked on every power press.
• All authorised persons to set, maintain and inspect this machinery must be duly entered
on the Company's Training Matrix, held on the company server and Evalu-8.

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