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    Shaping Machine

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    This document outlines safety procedures for operating a shaping machine in an educational setting. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and closed-toe shoes are required. Long hair and loose clothing should be contained, and jewelry removed. Machine guards must be in place and cutters in good condition. Students should be familiar with startup/shutdown before using and report any issues. Keep hands clear of moving parts, do not leave machines running unattended, and switch off before adjustments. Clean work areas when finished. Potential hazards include sharp cutters, moving parts, eye injuries and entanglement.

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    Shaping Machine

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    This document outlines safety procedures for operating a shaping machine in an educational setting. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and closed-toe shoes are required. Long hair and loose clothing should be contained, and jewelry removed. Machine guards must be in place and cutters in good condition. Students should be familiar with startup/shutdown before using and report any issues. Keep hands clear of moving parts, do not leave machines running unattended, and switch off before adjustments. Clean work areas when finished. Potential hazards include sharp cutters, moving parts, eye injuries and entanglement.

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    This document outlines safety procedures for operating a shaping machine in an educational setting. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and closed-toe shoes are required. Long hair and loose clothing should be contained, and jewelry removed. Machine guards must be in place and cutters in good condition. Students should be familiar with startup/shutdown before using and report any issues. Keep hands clear of moving parts, do not leave machines running unattended, and switch off before adjustments. Clean work areas when finished. Potential hazards include sharp cutters, moving parts, eye injuries and entanglement.

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    Shaping Machine

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    Umashankar DebBarma
    This document outlines safety procedures for operating a shaping machine in an educational setting. Personal protective equipment like safety glasses and closed-toe shoes are required. Long hair and loose clothing should be contained, and jewelry removed. Machine guards must be in place and cutters in good condition. Students should be familiar with startup/shutdown before using and report any issues. Keep hands clear of moving parts, do not leave machines running unattended, and switch off before adjustments. Clean work areas when finished. Potential hazards include sharp cutters, moving parts, eye injuries and entanglement.

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    Website link to this document: http://education.qld.gov.au/health/safety/hazards/equip-resources.

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    SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURES

    Shaping Machine
    DO NOT use this machine unless a teacher has instructed
    you in its safe use and operation and has given permission.

    Safety glasses must be worn at all times in Long and loose hair must be
    work areas. contained.
    Appropriate footwear with Close fitting/protective clothing
    substantial uppers must be worn. must be worn.
    Rings and jewellery must not be Hearing protection must be worn
    worn. when using this machine.

    PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


    1. Ensure no slip/trip hazards are present in workspaces and walkways.
    2. Check that machine guards are in position.
    3. Do not leave equipment on top of the machine.
    4. Ensure cutter is in good condition and securely mounted.
    5. Locate and ensure you are familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF starter and E-
    Stop (if fitted).
    6. Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect machinery.

    OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


    1. Keep clear of moving machine parts.
    2. Never leave the machine running unattended.
    3. Do not leave equipment on top of the machine.
    4. Follow correct clamping procedures- keep overhangs as small as possible and check
    work piece is secure.
    5. Ensure you have selected correct speed and rate.
    6. Ensure you have set the correct depth of cut.
    7. Before making adjustments and measurements or before cleaning swarf
    accumulations switch off and bring the machine to a complete standstill.

    HOUSEKEEPING
    1. Switch off the machine.
    2. Leave the machine and work area in a safe, clean and tidy state.

    POTENTIAL HAZARDS
     Sharp cutters
     Skin irritation
     Moving machine parts
     Eye injuries
     Metal splinters and burrs
     Loose clothing entanglement
    This SOP should be used in conjunction with Education Policy and Procedures Register (EPPR) -
    HLS-PR-012: Curriculum Activity Risk Management Modules
    Acknowledgement: Much of the information for this document has been sourced from content kindly provided
    by Department of Education & Children’s Services SA website : Machine Guarding - Safe Operating Procedures.

    Date of last review ______________ Signature ______________________

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