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Gti Report

The document provides guidelines and recommendations for proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in workshops, specifically focusing on lathe safety. It details general PPE requirements, preventative maintenance checks, safety procedures before and after using a lathe, and daily inspection checks. Recommendations are also provided to improve safety on Lathe #4 Grizzly Industrial - Model G4016.

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Gti Report

The document provides guidelines and recommendations for proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in workshops, specifically focusing on lathe safety. It details general PPE requirements, preventative maintenance checks, safety procedures before and after using a lathe, and daily inspection checks. Recommendations are also provided to improve safety on Lathe #4 Grizzly Industrial - Model G4016.

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klIntroduction

this report will be giving insights and recommendations for the proper usage of PPE when
working in any workshop. While the Information highlights safety in the workshop, it’s going to
specifically target lathe safety, recommendations and guidelines on how properly inspect a
lathe before and after using it. A detailed inspection of the parts and the overall surrounding of
the lathe machine will also be carried out. Images of the lathe and its surroundings will be
evident and recommendations will be made.
General PPE that’s necessary for any workshop

Personal Protective Equipment Yes No

(that must be worn)


Helmet
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Safety shoes
Safety overall

Personal Protective Equipment Yes No

(that must not be worn)


Loose clothing
Gloves
Rings watches or any hand jewelry
Hair must be secure and not swung
freely

Preventative maintenance checklist

General workshop check list Yes No


Ensure machine has adequate oil
Ensure machine has adequate
coolant
Inspecting belt tension
Ensure that the working area has
clear safety sighs.
Ensure machine lighting is functional
Visually inspecting electrical aspects
of machine to ensure no sigh of
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Ensuring machine coolant system is
functional, i.e. pump, hoses etc.
Ensure any oil or coolant leak
Safety before using the lathe machine.

Before Use Yes No


Ensure that you are covered in the
right PPE for the job.
Ensure no tool are on the headstock.
Check oil level
Ensure machine is well cleaned and
oil before use
Before attempting to start turn
headstock with hands to ensure free
movement
observe coolant level
Ensure that all of the lathe
accessories are working and in good
condition.
Ensure that the working
environment around the lathe is
clean and hazard free.
Make sure demarcation around the
lathe are well visible.
Safety after using the lathe

After Use Yes No


Remove all lathe accessories after
completing a job.
Ensure that the lathe cleaned and
free of all metal cuttings after
completing a job.
If the lathe is equipped with a light,
ensure that it is tuned off.
If the lathe is equipped with a
coolant pump, ensure that it is
turned off.
Neutralize the lathe after usage.
Turn off the electrical switches after
usage.

Daily Checklist Before Using

Daily Inspection Yes No


Check gearbox oil level
Ensure all moving parts are oil.
Ensure all moving parts are not
too slack or too tight
Ensure the surrounding around
the lathe is free from any hazard.
Ensure the lathe is cleaned from
all dust and chips before use.
Ensure all levers and switches are
working.
Recommendations for Lathe #4 Grizzly Industrial - Model G4016

Here are some recommendations that should be put in place to improve the safety use of Lathe
#4 Grizzly Industrial - Model G4016.

1. Replacing a damaged electrical cover on the motor

2. Ensure that there are visiable marcation on the floor to separate the machines from each other.

Ensure that the handles are fitted with grips on each lever.
Replace the tool post with new bolts.
Replace the motor belt.

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