Safe Operating Procedures for Drill Presses
Purpose
To define the safe operating procedures in a manner that informs and instructs employees of [Employer/Organization Name] of the key health and safety hazards and controls to remember when using the drill press.
Hazards
The following hazards may occur when using the drill press:
Cuts
Crushing and pinching injury
Eye injury
Musculoskeletal disorder
Electric shock
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety footwear
Eye protection (e.g. safety glasses and face shield)
No loose clothing, jewelry or hair
Safe Operating Procedure
Complete a pre-use inspection. If any defects are noted, the equipment must be removed from service and the supervisor must be notified immediately to ensure equipment is repaired.
Operators must have read and understood the operator’s manual.
Ensure operator’s manual for equipment is available to operators.
Ensure guards and shields are firmly in place and in good condition. Do not operate the equipment without appropriate guards, shields, plates and other safety protective devices in place.
Ensure safety decals are legible, order replacements if they are not.
Ensure the equipment is used properly as per manufacturer’s directions.
Press must have Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guard where applicable.
Accessories can only be used that are designed for use with the press specified.
Choose the appropriate press and bit for the material to be pressed. Press is to be used for the manufacturer’s designed purpose only.
Press punches are to have all burrs ground from striking area.
Press punches are to have properly dressed tips.
Hold the item firmly when pressing.
If you require a larger hole, switch bits (while press is off).
When you are finished ensure guarding is in place.
All press parts must be cleaned after use and repairs made before being properly stored.
Repairs to the press must be performed by qualified personnel, using OEM parts or equivalent.
Document Management
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