UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM MALAYSIA CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SAFETY GUIDELINES IN THE LABORATORY & MACHINE WORKSHOP
Sign-In Record
Students with designated workshop session must sign in attendance sheet located on the cabinet next to technician room before beginning work! Sign out after cleaning up in the initial out column in the attendance sheet. Others shop users must sign the log book before beginning work! Sign out after cleaning up.

GENERAL SHOP SAFETY RULES

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Safety glasses, cover goggles, or face shield are required when in any shop area, whether working or not! Shoes must be worn in any shop area. No one wearing sandals will be allowed to enter any shop area. The minimum footwear must cover the entire foot. Do not operate any item of equipments unless you are familiar with its operation and have been authorized to operate it. If you have any questions regarding the use of equipment, ask the area supervisor. No work may be performed using power tools unless at least two people are in the area and can see each other. In case of injury, no matter how slight, report to shop supervisor. Do not attempt to remove foreign objects from the eye or body. Report to the shop supervisor for medical treatment. If chemicals get in the eye(s), wash eye(s for 15 minutes in an open flow of water before proceeding for medical treatment. Machines must be shut off when cleaning, repairing, or oiling. Do not wear ties, loose clothing, jewelry, gloves, lanyard etc. around moving or rotating machinery. Long hair must be tied back or covered to keep it away from moving machinery. Hand protection in the form of suitable gloves should be used for handling hot objects, glass or sharp-edged items. Wear appropriate clothing for the job (i.e. do not wear short sleeve shirts or short pats when welding, do not wear polyester, preferable jeans) Do not work in the workshop if tired, or in a hurry. Focus is very important. Never indulge in horseplay in the shop areas. All machines must be operated with all required guard and shields in place.

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A brush, hook, or special tool is preferred for removal a chips, shavings, etc. from the work area. Never use the hands. 13. Keep finger clear of the point of operation of machines by using special tools or devices, such as, push sticks, hooks, pliers, etc. Never use rag near moving machinery. 14. A hammer should not be use to strike a hardened tool or any machine part. Use a soft faced hammer 15. Practice cleanliness and orderliness in laboratory and workshop area. 16. Keep the floor around machines clean, dry and free from hazards. Do not allow chips to accumulate. 17. Think through the entire job before starting. Before starting a machine, always check it for correct setup and always check to see if machine is clear by operating it manually, if possible. 18. Do not bring food/snack and drink into the workshop. Under University policy, smoking is not permitted in any building. Respect the laboratory/workshop and other users. 19. Do not drink alcohol before or during work in the machine shop area. No one are allowed to enter laboratory and workshop if they affected by drug. 20. Dont rush or take chances. Obey all safety rules. 21. If you have not worked with a particular material before, check the hazardous materials data sheets book for any specific precautions to be taken while working with the material. Also, ask the shop personnel before cutting any unusual material. 22. Heavy sanding and painting should only be done in well ventilated areas. 23. Follow all appropriate precautions when working with solvents, paints, adhesive or other chemicals. Use appropriate protective equipment. 24. Check the power cords and plugs on portable tools for before use them. 25. Always store oily rags in an approved metal container. 26. No one should work alone. In certain situation people may establish a buddy system where people located at other area are responsible to see that the shop user is safe at all times. 27. The shop area must keep clean. It is impossible to maintain a safe work environment if tools, stock and last week are lying about the equipment. Return any tools to original place after used. 28. Practice common sense. If your gut tells you not to setup a part in a certain way in the machine, dont do it. Most shop accident is a result of lack knowledge, not carelessness. If you have any doubt, consult the professional machinist. 29. Measuring tools should be kept in good working order. They should be stored in a clean space, away from chips and oil of the cutting environment. Measuring tools should have their zero checked prior to each use. If you do not know how to zero a micrometer or dial caliper, ask your shop supervisor 30. Students may not bring personal equipment into laboratory/workshop outside calculator in required and the like without the express permission of the lab supervisor ( The lab staff, Academics or the school will not take responsibility for the lost of your effect) Accidents in the shop happen very quickly and most always there isnt warning before a problem occurs. The shop guidelines listed above, if put into use, will allow one to work safely and independently in a small machine shop. Remember, above all else it is important to work safely.

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DRILL PRESS SAFETY RULES

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Run drill at correct RPM for diameter of drill bit and material. Ask shop personnel for the correct RPM Always hold work in a vise or clamp to the drill table Use a correctly ground drill bit for the material being drilled. Shop personnel can help select the correct bit. Use the proper cutting fluid for the material being drilled. Ask the shop staff about the appropriate fluid for the material you are machining. Remove chips with brush. Never by hand. Ease up on drilling pressure as the drill start to brake through the bottom of the material. Dont use dull or cracked drill. Inspect the drill before using. Dont drill with too much pressure. Always try to support part on parallels or a backing board when drilling thru material Never place taper shank tool as large diameter drills or tapered shank reamers in a drill chuck. Only straight shank tools such as standards drills can be clamped in chucks Always clean drill shanks and/or drill sleeve, and, spindle hole before mounting. Remove taper shanks tools from spindle or sleeve with drill drift and hammer. Never try to loosen the drill chuck while the power is on. Lower the drill spindle close to the table when releasing the drill chuck or taper shanks drill to reduce the chance of damage in the event the fall onto the table Never clean machine when they in motion!! If the drill binds in a hole, stop the machine and turn the spindle backwards by hand to release the bit. When drilling a deep hole withdraw the drill bit frequently to clear chips Always remove the drill chuck key, or, the drill drift from the spindle immediately after using. Wear safety eye protection while drilling. Let the spindle stop of it own accord after turning off the power. Never try to stop the spindle with your hand. Plexiglass and other brittle plastic can be difficult to drill. Ask the Lab Technician for advice on drill and coolant selection when drilling this material.

LATHE SAFETY RULES

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Make sure the chuck, drive plate, or, face plate, is securely tighten onto the lathe spindle. When removing the chuck, drive plate, or, faceplate do not use machine power. When installing the chuck, drive plate, or, faceplate do not use machine power. Move the tool bit a safe distance from the collect or chuck when inserting or removing work. Dont run the machine faster than the proper cutting tool. In setting up tool holder place it to left side of compound slide to prevent the compound slide from running into the chuck or spindle attachments. Always clamp the toolbit is sharp and has the proper clearance. Ask for assistance making adjustment. Always make sure that the toolbit is sharp and has the proper clearance. Ask for assistance making adjustments. If any filing is done on work revolving in the lathe, file left handed to prevent slipping into the chuck. Never use file without a handle. If work is turn between centers, make sure that proper adjustment is made between centers and that the tailstock is lock in place. If work is being turned between centers and expends due to heat generated from cutting, readjust centers to avoid excessive friction. Do not grasp or touch chips or turning with finger, but get rid of them using a blunt instrument. It is safer to turn off the lathe before clearing chips then to leave it running. Set the toolbit on center line of work to prevent work from climbing over tool or cutting above center and dragging. Dont cut work completely through when turning between centers Remove chuck key from chuck immediately after using. Turn chuck or faceplate through by hand before turning on the power to be sure there is no binding or clearance problem. Stop the machine before taking measurements. Before cleaning the lathe remove tools from tool post and tailstock.

MILLING MACHINE SAFETY RULES

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Work must be clamped securely in a vise and vise clamped tightly to the table or, work must be clamp securely to table Do not climb on the milling machine unless instructed to do so. Make sure cutter is rotating in proper direction before cutting material. Before running machine the spindle should be rotated by hand to make sure it is clear for cutting. Make sure the power is off before changing cutters. Always use proper cutting fluid for the material being cut. Never run the machine faster than the correct cutting speed. Make sure that the machine is fully stopped before taking any measurements. Always use cutter which are in good condition. Dont place anything on the milling machine table such as wrench, hammers, or tools. Always stay at machine while it running Dont take too heavy a cut or use too rapid a feed. Remove the collect tightening wrench immediately after using it. If at all feasible rig a guard or shield to prevent chips from hitting other people. Use the milling machine spindle brake to stop the spindle after the power has been turn off. Before cleaning the mill remove cutting tools from the spindle to avoid cutting yourself.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Keep cable away from heat/fire sources. All damage/expose wire must be reported to Workshop Technician. Never touch electrical apparatus and switches with wet hand Remove electrical power after use workshop equipments. Memorize the position of emergency button; press emergency button is first thing to do during emergency.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM MALAYSIA CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SAFETY AGREEMENT FOR LABORATORY AND MACHINE WORKSHOP

I______________________________ Student ID NO :__________( print in capital) Hereby state that I have read and fully understand the above document titled LABORATORY AND MACHINE WORKSHOP prepared by the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. Further, I agree to abide by the safe behavior as review in the laboratory/Worskhop, as explained in this document. I also acknowledge that if I refuse to sign the SAFETY AGREEMENT FOR LABORATORY AND MACHINE WORKSHOP or subsequently repeatedly refuse to follow the safety rules and procedures, I will be banned from participation in the laboratory.

Signature_________________________________Date_________________ (All Students must sign and date the following and this portion of labs copy to lab office) (Students Copy) 6

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM MALAYSIA CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SAFETY AGREEMENT FOR LABORATORY AND MACHINE WORKSHOP

I______________________________ Student ID NO :__________( print in capital) Hereby state that I have read and fully understand the above document titled LABORATORY AND MACHINE WORKSHOP prepared by the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. Further, I agree to abide by the safe behavior as review in the laboratory/Workshop, as explained in this document. I also acknowledge that if I refuse to sign the SAFETY AGREEMENT FOR LABORATORY AND MACHINE WORKSHOP or subsequently repeatedly refuse to follow the safety rules and procedures, I will be banned from participation in the laboratory.

Signature_________________________________Date_________________ (All Students must sign and date the following and this portion of labs copy to lab office) (Labs Copy) 7