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--- bantam_lathe_training [2017-01-27 13:44] – created mike
+++ bantam_lathe_training [2021-10-14 14:26] (current) – filling in the checklist instructions to mitigate the risks costa
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-Risks
+Hazards
+  ====== Checklist ======
   * Entanglement with the spindle, chuck, workpiece or feed mechanism.
+Don't wear jewelry, loose clothing or long hair when operating the lathe.
+Don't use sanding paper or hand sanding while operating the machine.
   * Unsecured spinning things flying off - chuck key, loose work, things falling from the headstock onto the chuck.
+Wear protective goggles when working with the lathe.
+Never leave the chuck key in the chuck and make sure that the workpiece is securely tightened and nothing obstructs the rotation.
+Don't stand at the potential danger zone, position yourself closer to the tailstock.
+For emergency stop hit the E-Stop button and or foot pedal.
   * Sharp/hot metal chips.
+Use correct feedrate, depth of cut and spindle speed recommended for the cutter, material and the diameter of your workpiece. Don't exceed those.
   * Entanglement in the belts/gearing behind the cover.
+Don't run the lathe when the gear cover is open, switch off the VFD for that time.
   * Collisions between chuck/workpiece & toolholder/cross-slide/tool.
   * Taking overly-heavy cuts and stalling the machine or breaking something.
   * Collisions due to power-feed/threading.
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   * Obstruction of brake lever.
   * Misconfiguration of VFD.
+  * Oil or items on the floor causing slipping/tripping.
+  * Burns - Hot tools / workpiece
+  * Fire - hot oil / work / use of solvents (e.g. for marking) / machining plastics
+  * Fumes - melting plastic workpieces
+  * Oil spray - e.g. getting in eyes
+  * Electric shock (if cables are damaged)
+  * Lone working / how to get help