Machinesafetyclasstests-Designability.docVIP

Machine safety class test 1.1 Equipment What can go wrong How this is avoided Disc Sander Wear an apron. Bits of wood can get into the eyes. The user can be bumped into the disc by someone waiting. Use the right hand side of the disc only. Long term hearing loss. Don’t talk to anyone while they are using this machine Do not use any piece smaller than 50mm. Hold work so that fingers are away from the moving disc. A lot of dust is created and can be breathed in. Hold work so that it is flat on the table. Pedestal Drill Clamp work properly. Tie may get caught in moving drill. Lower the safety guard. Wear safety glasses Make sure drill bit is centred. Work becomes unstable if blocks of wood are used to build up the table height. One operator is allowed in front of the safety line when the machine is in use. Mini drill Wear safety glasses. Do not use drill bits larger than 5mm. Work can fly out of hand when drilling. Reciprocating saw Set the foot on the left hand side of the blade. Dust can get in eyes Operator can be pushed into moving blade by someone who is waiting. Keep fingers clear of the blade. Raise the guard under the table. The work piece can jump up and down when cutting. Saws, files, and hand drill Work piece can wobble in the vice requiring it to be held by hand. Machine safety class test 1.2 Equipment What can go wrong How this is avoided Vacuum former Excessive fumes can build up when heating plastic. Don’t touch the hot plastic. Wear hearing protection if you are in the vicinity of the air gun in use. Plastic can overheat. Use two hands to lower the platen. Plastic does not ‘suck’ over the mould properly. 1. 2. 3. 4. Mould does not remove from plastic easily. 1. 2. 3. Put these operations in the correct order by putting a number next to each one: Put the mould on the platen and lower the platen. Wait for 75 seconds Place the pla