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Milling Machine Safety Guide

This document provides a safe work procedure for operating a milling machine. It outlines personal protective equipment requirements including wearing safety glasses, sturdy footwear, and close-fitting clothing. It describes pre-operational checks such as ensuring all guards are fitted and the work area is clear of hazards. Operational safety checks include keeping clear of moving parts and securely clamping workpieces. Proper shutdown and cleaning procedures are also outlined, as well as potential hazards like sharp cutters, clothing getting caught, and flying debris. The summary is meant to provide a high-level overview of the key health and safety information contained in the document.

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Milling Machine Safety Guide

This document provides a safe work procedure for operating a milling machine. It outlines personal protective equipment requirements including wearing safety glasses, sturdy footwear, and close-fitting clothing. It describes pre-operational checks such as ensuring all guards are fitted and the work area is clear of hazards. Operational safety checks include keeping clear of moving parts and securely clamping workpieces. Proper shutdown and cleaning procedures are also outlined, as well as potential hazards like sharp cutters, clothing getting caught, and flying debris. The summary is meant to provide a high-level overview of the key health and safety information contained in the document.

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(Your Business Name Here) – Safe Work Procedure

MILLING MACHINE
DO NOT use this machine unless you have been instructed
in its safe use and operation and have been given permission

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT


Safety glasses must be worn at Long and loose hair must be Gloves must not be worn
all times in work areas. contained. when using this machine.

Sturdy footwear must be worn Close fitting/protective Rings and jewellery must not
at all times in work areas. clothing must be worn. be worn.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


 Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine DON’T
operations and controls.  Do not use faulty equipment. Immediately report
 Ensure all guards are fitted, secure and functional. suspect machinery.
Do not operate if guards are missing or faulty.  Never leave the machine running unattended.
 Check workspaces and walkways to ensure no  Do not leave equipment on top of the machine.
slip/trip hazards are present.

 Ensure cutter is in good condition and securely


mounted.

 Check coolant delivery system to allow for sufficient


flow of coolant.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


 Keep clear of moving machine parts.
 Follow correct clamping procedures. Keep
overhangs as small as possible and check workpiece
is secure.

 Set the correct speed to suit the cutter diameter, the


depth of cut and the material.

ENDING OPERATIONS AND CLEANING UP


 Switch off the machine when work completed.
 Remove milling cutters and store them safely.
 Before making adjustments and measurements or
cleaning swarf accumulations, switch off and bring
the machine to a complete standstill.

 Leave the machine and work area in a safe, clean


and tidy state.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS AND INJURIES


 Sharp cutters.
 Hair/clothing getting caught in moving machine parts.
 Eye injuries.
 Skin irritation.
 Metal splinters and burrs.
 Flying debris.
This SWP does not necessarily cover all possible hazards
associated with this equipment and should be used in
conjunction with other references. It is designed as a guide
to be used to compliment training and as a reminder to
users prior to equipment use.

This information is based on material published by the


South Australian Department of Education and Children’s
Services.

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