Machine Shop SafetyWashington State University Tri-Cities

Purpose of Training

•To provide machine shop safety guidelines to protect individuals working around machining tools and equipment.

• Comply with requirements of OSHA/L&I and WSU Safety Policies & Procedures

What are the risks to users working in machine shops?

• Moving parts

• Electricity

• Dust

• Noise

• Toxic & flammable materials

• Sharp edges

• Slips/trips/falls

• Limited experience/familiarity with tools and power equipment

Mitigating Risks

University’s responsibility:• Identify risks and communicate them to users

• Provide training and equipment to protect users

• Maintain facility and equipment in safe condition

Your responsibility:• Understand the risks associated with your work

• Use tools and equipment properly

• Follow facility rules and instructions

• Report hazards and ask questions

Shop AccessAccess to the shops requires completion of Machine Shop Safety Training (this course). This does NOT authorize use of equipment.

All use of machine shops and facilities shall be limited to established hours of operation, and requires use of a Buddy System.

Use of machining tools and equipment beyond working hours and on weekends requires prior written approval of the Responsible Person.

Your professor cannot approve access to the shops beyond working hours.

ACCESS WILL BE REVOKED IF PROPER SAFETY PRACTICES ARE NOT FOLLOWED

Who Can use the Machines?

• Authorized Machine Tool User

An employee or students who has received both “basic machine shop safety training” and specific machine tool & equipment training by the Machine Shop Responsible Person or Machine Shop Monitor and is thus authorized to access and use the specific machining tools and equipment using established procedures.

Training

Training for Authorized machine tool users shall be performed by the Responsible Person and will include:

• Instruction on proper operating procedure for the individual machining tools, including pre-start checks

• Safety hazards associated with the equipment• Specific actions to take in case of an emergency, including emergency shutdown

Re-training shall be provided whenever there is a change in machine tool or equipment use, any change in hazard(s), or if the Responsible Person/Monitor or EH&S determines that it is necessary.

The Three Tenets of Shop Safety1). You will Never Work Alone – a Buddy System must be employed at all times.

2). Proper shop attire will be worn at all times

3). knowing how to apply safe work practices while operating any power or hand tools

Proper Shop AttireREQUIRED

1. Goggles, or Safety Glasses with Side Shields (both must be ANSI Z87.1 approved)

a. All operators and visitors must wear safety glasses while equipment is operational, and will be provided at the entrance of the shop for use while working in the shop.

b. If you choose to purchase your own safety glasses, they are available from most hardware/home improvement stores or on safety supply websites such as Fisher Scientific. Remember, they must be ANSI Z87.1 approved.

2. Long Pants that cover your ankles, no shorts or skirts.

3. Closed-toe Shoes (Sandals with socks are not considered closed toe shoes).

4. No loose-fitting, baggy clothing or gloves that can entangle in rotating machinery.

5. Long, loose hairstyles must be restrained in a cap, bonnet or other appropriate manner to no longer than chin- length. Bangs must also be restrained tight to the forehead.

6. Facial hair that might become entangled in equipment must be securely restrained.

7. Remove or secure any jewelry item that may be caught in moving/rotating machinery.

8. Neckwear is not permitted.

Proper Shop Attire

RECOMMENDED

1. Apron (These need to be provided by the individual; WSUTC will not provide these). 2. Hearing Protection (EH&S can perform noise surveys upon request). 3. If engineering controls can not omit the use of respirators, reparatory training will be needed. a. Individuals performing some grinding or sanding operations in the machine shop may choose to wear a dust mask. The material’s SDS should be reviewed and the PPE recommendations taken into consideration when making this decision. You can also consult the shop administrator or EH&S for guidance.

Proper Shop Attire

Additional Protective Clothing may be required based on the work you are doing, and the equipment and materials you are using

You, the Responsible Person, and your professor should evaluate your project and complete a hazard assessment to determine if there are additional risks that must be addressed, and to ensure that proper protective measures are in place

Equipment• All machine shop equipment shall be inspected annually by the

responsible person, but it is also the users responsibility to check it before use and report any anomalies.

• Check for electrical issues and machine guards being in place before starting equipment.

• Make sure you have the appropriate PPE available and on before using the equipment

• Do not use any equipment you have not been trained and approved to operate

Classification Matrix for Academic Machine Shop Equipment

Emergency Procedures

• WSU Tri-Cities has security guards on campus Monday-Friday 6AM-10PM, and Saturdays from 6AM-4PM

• For any emergency which threatens life, health or property (i.e. if you need an ambulance, firetruck, or policeman) CALL 9-1-1.

• If you call 911: • State the nature of the problem. • State your location.

• East/West Buildings – 2710 Crimson Way • BSEL – 2720 Crimson Way

• CIC – 2770 Crimson Way • Remember: Calling 911 summons CITY services – It does not notify anyone on campus of the emergency.

To notify campus responders, call 372-7234 after you call 911.

• Be familiar with evacuation routes in the event of fire, or other building emergencies.

• Review the WSUTC Emergency Response Guide.

• Know the locations of emergency eyewash/showers, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, fire alarm pull stations, AED, and other emergency equipment

Accident/ Injury ReportingWhen any person is injured on campus, the following procedure should be followed. If the employee or student is in need of emergency medical attention, call 9-1-1 immediately.

• Employee/Student: • Report the incident to your supervisor and Shop personnel immediately (Steve Jordan, Scott Tomren, Whitney LaMarche).

• Supervisor: • Complete the Incident Report Form online within 24 hours. Even if the injury is minor, you could save a future accident from

occurring by reporting a problem. • Complete the Supervisor’s Accident Investigation Report if:

• The employee / student receives medical treatment. • The employee / student is unable to work the next day as a result of the injury / illness. • Events and conditions involving a near miss or minor accident indicate that most likely injury or illness

Safety is the responsibility of everyone involved, From project conception to project completion.

Do not wait for someone to get hurt – if you observe a hazard, or if you think “that was close” – REPORT IT

Additional Information and Training

• Additional training on the equipment including review of manuals, detailed instructions for the specific types of equipment owned, and hands-on instructions/demonstrations must also be provided prior to authorizing the use of any of the machining tools or pieces of equipment.

• The Principle Investigator (PI) is responsible for the safety of his/her graduate students while in the machine shops

Review over the General Machine Shop Rules/ Guidelines Handout

General Rules for Machine Shop Safety • 1. NEVER operate equipment until you have been given instruction in its operation, and permission to use it, from the

shop Responsible Person/Monitor. a. If you are in doubt about its safe operation, ask the shop Responsible

Person/Monitor before proceeding.

• 2. NEVER work alone. (Implement the “buddy” system.) a. If after hours use is allowed by the shop Responsible Person

then you MUST sign-in with a buddy, i.e., another Authorized User when using this shop after hours. NO exceptions. Two

people must be present in the shop at ALL times.

• 3. NEVER operate a machine unless you are in complete control of your physical and emotional faculties. a. You may not

operate a machine if you are sick, tired, intoxicated/drugged, stressed or angry.

• 4. NEVER use your hands to stop a moving machine part such as a drill press or lathe chuck. a. Always keep hands, and

other body parts, a safe distance from moving machine parts, work pieces, and cutters.

• 5. NEVER clean, oil, adjust, or change gears or belt pulleys unless a machine has completely stopped. a. When making

repairs or accessory changes, such as changing a lathe chuck, shut-off power to the machine at its electrical box or pull its

power plug so that it cannot be accidentally powered on. Follow EH&S’s Guideline, Lock-out/Tag-out – Control of

Hazardous Energy Sources.

• 6. NEVER allow more than one person to operate a machine at any time.

• 7. NEVER be distracted by day-dreaming or conversation while running a machine.

• 8. NEVER walk away from a machine that is powered and operational.

• 9. NEVER startle anyone who is operating a machine. a. If it is necessary to get the machine operator’s attention, do so in a

careful manner.

• 10. NEVER sit or lean on a machine – keep your hands off unless you are operating it! a. Maintain an upright, well-

balanced stance while operating a machine.

• 11. NEVER allow large quantities of chips or debris to accumulate around a work piece.

• 12. NEVER use compressed air guns to clean clothing, hair, or aim at another person.

• 13. NEVER move metal chips with bare hands a. Use a brush, stick, pliers or other mechanical method.

• 14. NEVER attempt to take measurements on a work piece while the machine is running.

• 15. NEVER engage in any form of horseplay, or pranks, in the shop.

• 16. NEVER lay tools on the machines – use carts or workbenches for storage.

• 17. NEVER use damaged hand tools such as a hammer with a loose head or a file without a handle.

• 18. NEVER remove or deactivate guards or other safety devices from machinery and equipment except when necessary for

servicing.

• 19. Use hand tools for their designed purposes only. For example, never use a scriber as a center punch or a file as a

hammer.

• 20. Report defective machinery, equipment (including any safety devices) or hand tools to the shop Responsible

Person/Monitor.

• 21. When moving heavy objects, lift with your legs instead of your back. Get help moving something that might be too

much for you to handle alone.

• 22. Keep work areas neat and free from clutter. Clean machines after each use.

• 23. If you suffer an injury, no matter how slight you may think it is, report it immediately to the shop Responsible

Person/Monitor.

• 24. ALWAYS wash your hands thoroughly when finishing in the shop, especially before eating or smoking.

• 25. The use of personal listening devices, e.g., iPods, MP3 players, etc., is prohibited.

• 26. Use of Cell Phones during machine operations IS PROHIBITED.

• 27. Turn off power to applicable equipment in the event of power loss to the shop.