Turn Work piece(Advance)

Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

Never try to stop a

rotating chuck with your
hand

 A rotating chuck is
dangerous
 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

Do not wear loose clothing

It may get caught in

moving parts of the lathe
 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

Tools are sharp and

dangerous

Be extra careful when

using them
 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

It is dangerous to
leave the chuck key in
the chuck.

Remove it
immediately after use.
 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

Wear safety glasses at

all times protect your
eyes from flying chips
 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

Never remove chips

with your bare hands.

Use chip rake

 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

You must always

know where the
emergency stop
switch is.
 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

Make sure that all the

guards are in place
before using the lathe.
 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

Girls with long hair

should put on a hair-
net and a cap

 Long hair may get

caught in the moving
parts of a lathe
 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

Report all injuries,

no matter how slight,
to the training staff.
 Turn Work piece(Advance)
Learning outcome:
Perform lathe operations
Topic: Lathe operation safety practices

SHOP ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED BY FOLLOWING THESE

SAFETY PRACTICES:

1. Never operate a lathe without permission.

2. Make sure that the work area is clean and free from oil or grease.
Oily floor is slippery.
3. Make sure that the tool and the workpiece are properly tightened
before starting the lathe.
4. Remove rings, bracelets and watches before machining. They may
get caught by the moving parts of the lathe.
5. Do not horse-play in the workshop.
6. Be alert at all times. Do not day-dream.
7. ASK your training staff if you are not sure of your work.