PPE
What is the required eye protection while using a mill?
Safety Glasses!
What should you check for before starting?
Ensure all wrenches/chuck keys are removed.
Name an acceptable method to secure a workpiece.
Vixe - Hold down clamps - Fixtures
What should you always wear when operating?
Safety glasses.
What should you do if something feels wrong?
Power down the machine immediately.
Name one item of clothing that should not be worn while using the mill
Opened toed/open heeled shoes - baggy clothes
Name two things to secure before operation.
The workpiece and cutting tool
What should you never use to hold a workpiece?
Tape - Your hand - Magnets
Why is it dangerous to adjust while running?
It can lead to serious injury.
Where is the emergency stop?
It is located at the machine controls.
What should be done with long hair?
Tied back behind the head
What should be verified about the machine?
Check to ensure all guards are in place and operational.
Why could it be considered unsafe to adjust a workpiece while the machine is running?
Your hand could make contact with the milling cutter, and the workpiece could get caught in the cutter
Where is the emergency stop located?
Near the operating controls.
What to do if clothing gets caught?
Hit the emergency stop, then call for help.
What type of shoes are required while in the lab?
Close toed and close heeled
What tools should be removed before operation?
Wrenches and chuck keys
Where is the emergency stop located?
On the headstock
Name one thing to keep away from rotating parts.
Clothing or hair.
Why is it dangerous to take a cellphone into the lab?
It can distract from safety and lead to accidents.
What should you remove or secure before operating?
jewelry and/or long sleeves
What could happen if you skip the pre-operation checklist?
Injury or machine damage.
Handwheel movements on the mill should be:
slow and controlled
Name one thing you need to do before starting the mill.
secure the workpiece - remove chuck keys or wrenches - locate emergency stop
What should you report immediately?
Accidents, injuries, or damaged tools/machines