Wood turning lathe: checklist
Wood-turning checklist provides information to assist all workers in the safe operation of this machine and to ensure a safer workplace environment.
This checklist provides information to assist all workers in the safe operation of this machine and to ensure a safer workplace environment.
Businesses should fill out this checklist to ensure the wood-turning lathe is in proper working condition and has the necessary safe guards before workers operate this machine.W
| Checklist: Machine and operating environment | |||
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| Machine identity/details: | Inspection date: | ||
| Compiled by: (Employee signature) | |||
| Audit criteria | Yes | No | |
| Machine | |||
| Stability: |
Is the wood-turning lathe stable and unlikely to move during operation? Is the tailstock and tool rest secure? |
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| Powered centre: | Is a hinged cover provided to enclose the headstock? | ||
| Tools: |
Are sharp, clean, serviceable tools available for use? Has the chuck key been removed before starting the machine? |
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| Operating controls: |
Are the operating controls easily accessible to the operator? Do the operating controls prevent accidental start-up? Are the control functions clearly marked? |
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| Emergency stop: |
Is there an emergency stop of the mushroom-headed type (or equivalent)? Is the emergency stop easily accessible and labelled? Are the stop/start buttons, emergency stop buttons, and safety bars all operating effectively? |
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| Equipment isolation: |
Are there systems in place for the machine to be isolated? |
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| Operating environment | |||
| Work space: | Is there a clear work space around the machine? | ||
| Lighting: |
Is the general and task lighting adequate? Is lighting protected against flying objects? |
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| Airborne contaminants: |
Is dust extraction fitted correctly and maintained? Is the dust extraction system turned on during work hours? |
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| Noise: | Has use of sound absorbing material been considered to reduce noise levels? | ||
| Housekeeping: |
Is the floor area regularly cleaned, and debris removed? |
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| Safe, firm, foothold: |
Does the floor surface around the machine provide a safe, firm foothold? |
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| Supervision | |||
| Training: |
Are all operators of this machine trained and experienced, and also instructed and supervised by a competent person when undergoing training? |
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PPE: |
Has the correct type of PPE been provided to workers and being worn? |
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