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MACHINE SHOP SAFETY PROGRAM

University of GuelphEnvironmental Health and SafetyMachine Shop ProgramREVISION HISTORYRevision NumberDocument SectionDetails ofAmendments0DateNew Program1AllReview & UpdateOctober 20172AllAODA ComplianceFebruary 2020Revision: #2Revised: February 2020Page 2 of 28

University of GuelphEnvironmental Health and SafetyMachine Shop ProgramTable of Contents1.0Purpose . 62.0Objective . 63.0Scope . 64.0Machine Shop Safe Work Practices . 64.1Administrative Responsibilities . 74.1.1University Departments . 74.1.2Shop Supervisors . 74.1.3Authorized Shop Users. 84.1.4Environmental Health and Safety . 84.2Controlled Access to Shops and Equipment . 94.3Training and Authorization for Use . 94.4Workshop Design . 94.4.1Spatial Arrangements. 94.4.2Securing Machines . 104.4.3Floors and Aisles . 104.4.4Illumination/ Lighting . 104.4.5Ventilation. 114.4.6Material Storage . 114.4.7Electrical Installations . 114.4.8Sound Level . 124.4.9Machine Controls . 124.4.10Machine Guarding. 134.4.11Grinding Wheels. 134.4.12Explosive Actuated Tools . 144.4.13Explosive Loads . 164.5Fire Safety . 164.5.1Fire Extinguishers . 164.5.2Storage and Use of Flammable Liquids . 164.6Welding and Cutting . 164.6.1Permits . 17Revision: #2Revised: February 2020Page 3 of 28

University of GuelphEnvironmental Health and SafetyMachine Shop Program4.6.2General Precautions . 174.6.3Special Precautions for Cutting and Welding. 174.6.4Fire Watch . 184.6.5Ventilation. 184.6.6Personal Protective Equipment . 184.7Housekeeping . 194.8First Aid . 204.8.1Training . 204.8.2First Aid Kit . 204.9Emergency Planning and Training . 204.9.14.10Medical Emergencies . 20Hazardous Material Spills. 204.10.1Evacuations . 204.10.2Power Failures. 204.10.3Fire . 214.10.4Training . 214.11Industrial Hygiene . 214.11.1Personal Protective Equipment . 214.11.2Emergency Showers and Eyewash Stations . 224.11.3Eating Facilities. 224.12Hazardous Materials Management . 224.12.1Paints, Varnishes, and Finishes . 224.12.2Stock Materials. 224.12.3Cutting Oils . 234.13Procedures for Use of Equipment. 234.13.1Shop Rules . 234.13.2Standard Operating Procedures for Equipment . 234.14Records. 23Appendix I . 24General Shop Rules . 24Machine Safety Rules . 24Lathe . 24Revision: #2Revised: February 2020Page 4 of 28

University of GuelphEnvironmental Health and SafetyMachine Shop ProgramMill . 25Grinder . 25Shear . 25Drill . 25Band Saw . 26Jointer . 26Wood Lathe . 26Table Saw . 27Belt Sander . 27Portable Circular Saw . 27Portable Electric Drill . 28Portable Router . 28Saber Saw . 28Revision: #2Revised: February 2020Page 5 of 28

University of Guelph1.0Environmental Health and SafetyMachine Shop ProgramPURPOSEWorkers and students working within University of Guelph (University) machine shops,or using machines and power tools in other areas, are presented with unique hazardsthat could result in injury if not controlled. This document sets forth the minimum safework practice requirements for the University’s machine shops. It is intended to provideUniversity departments that have machine shop areas and/or machine shop-typeequipment and power tools with general guidance on developing or improving their ownsafe work practices and procedures based on the types of hazards, activities, machinesand power tools present.2.0OBJECTIVEConsistent with the University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy, eachUniversity department that operates a machine shop, or areas using machines andpower tools, is responsible for its safe operation and shall ensure for the implementationof this program. It is the responsibility of every Shop Supervisor to adhere to the safework practices listed in this document and to ensure a safe working environment thatcomplies with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and applicableregulations, standards, and guidelines.3.0SCOPEThis program is applicable to any University departments that operate machine shopsand/or machine shop-type equipment and power tools.4.0MACHINE SHOP SAFE WORK PRACTICESThe following are generalized safe work practices and should be developed to fit theparticular types of hazards, machines, power tools and activities that occur at themachine ministrative ResponsibilitiesControlled Access to Shops and EquipmentTraining and Authorization for UseWorkshop DesignFire SafetyWelding and CuttingHousekeepingFirst AidEmergency Planning and TrainingIndustrial HygieneHazardous Materials ManagementProcedures for Equipment UseRecordsRevision: #2Revised: February 2020Page 6 of 28

University of Guelph4.1Environmental Health and SafetyMachine Shop ProgramAdministrative Responsibilities4.1.1University DepartmentsEach University Department shall be responsible for: Designating a competent* Shop Supervisor(s) to implement these safe workpractices (Shop Supervisor responsibilities are further clarified in the body ofthis document)Providing resources to implement and maintain an effective machine shopprogram that is commensurate with the size and usage of the shopEnsuring that a machine shop program is reviewed by the Shop Supervisor(s)and their management on an annual basis, or when circumstances dictateotherwise, to ensure for ongoing safety in a machine shop*Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) defines “competent person” as - a person whois qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and itsperformance, is familiar with the OHSA and the regulations that apply to the work and, hasknowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace.4.1.2Shop SupervisorsShop Supervisor(s) shall monitor all shop operations and be experienced andcompetent in the safe use of all machinery and tools in the shop. Shop Supervisor(s)shall be responsible for: Implementing and managing the machine shop safety programReviewing the machine shop program to ensure the ongoing safety in theshopEnsuring only authorized personnel have access to the shop and operatemachine toolsImplementing machine-specific competency testing and general shop safetyorientations before permitting unsupervised use of shop facilities byauthorized personnelProviding safety orientation and training for all persons authorized to usemachine shop facilities and toolsConduct a machine safety assessment and implement appropriate standardoperating procedures for all new machinery and machine toolsScheduling the use of the machine tools as appropriateEnsuring machine tools are maintained in a safe working conditionEnsuring shop users comply with all safety regulations and proceduresEnforcing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for thesafety of shop users, and ensuring a notice concerning requirements forwearing PPE in the shop is conspicuously posted near the entrance to themachine shopRevision: #2Revised: February 2020Page 7 of 28

University of Guelph 4.1.3Environmental Health and SafetyMachine Shop ProgramAll injury and near miss incidents are reported to Occupational Health andWellness (OHW) using the University’s incident and illness reportingprocedureEstablishing machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures and enforcing theuse of such procedures when inspecting or repairing machinesConducting and documenting safety inspections of the machine shop areaEstablishing and enforcing standard operating procedures that specifyindividuals do not work alone with designated machine toolsAuthorizing all after-hours access and use of shop facilitiesMaintaining training program and training records documentationEnsuring emergency procedures are posted in the machine shop and first aidkits are conspicuously situated in the shopAuthorized Shop UsersPersons authorized to use machine shop facilities and machine tools and shall beresponsible for: 4.1.4Complying with all safety rules and procedures related to the use of machineshop facilities and machine toolsWearing personal protective equipment as requiredProviding the Shop Supervisor with information regarding their certificationand trainingReporting to the Shop Supervisor any machine that does not have asafeguard for all points of operation or rotational motion, pinch points, andcutting, shearing, punching, and forming mechanismsReporting to the Shop Supervisor any machine tools that exhibit signs ofexcessive wear or have damaged or misused parts immediatelyReporting to the Shop Supervisor an injury or near miss incident immediatelyMaintaining shop work areas in a clean and safety conditionWorking in compliance with the University’s Working Alone PolicyEnvironmental Health and SafetyEnvironmental Health and Safety provides support to machine shops by: Monitoring and communicating proposed safety regulations and standardsProviding advice regarding the development of standard operatingprocedures for working safely in machine shopsUpdating and maintaining these guidelines on a regular basis or when newinformation pertinent to the safe operation of the university’s machine shopsbecomes availableRevision: #2Revised: February 2020Page 8 of 28

University of Guelph4.2Environmental Health and SafetyMachine Shop ProgramControlled Access to Shops and EquipmentDepartments shall maintain controlled-access to all machine shops. Only employeesand students registered in specific programs shall be authorized to access theUniversity’s machine shops.Shops shall develop a method for controlling access of unauthorized personnel, and ata minimum, shall implement a means to prevent unauthorized use of dangerousmachinery and tools.4.3Training and Authorization for UseIndividuals will be classified as “authorized shop users” upon completion of trainingcommensurate with their use of the machine shop facilities and the safe and proficientuse of the machines and tools.The Shop Supervisor shall be responsible for providing training and ensuring shopusers are trained in the proper inspection, use and maintenance of all tools andmachines that the user is required to use. Such training, at a minimum, shall includethe following topics: 4.44.4.1A review of the machine shop general rules (see Appendix A)A review of the machine tool-specific safety rules (see Appendix A)A review of the hazards associated with specific machinery and tools in thatshopA review of the safeguards, how they provide protection, and the hazards forwhich they are intended to guard againstHow and under what circumstances safeguards can be removed and who mayremove themWhat to do if a safeguard is damaged, missing, or unable to provide adequateprotectionPersonal protective equipment requirementsLock out/tag out proceduresEmergency procedures for events such as, but not limited to, medical incidents,chemical spills, loss of building electrical power, fire alarmsWorkplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS)Equipment use demonstrationWorkshop DesignSpatial ArrangementsGeneral Location - Machines shall be located and operated such that they do notinterfere with the general scheme of traffic. Operators shall not be required to standin or near an aisle.Revision: #2Revised: February 2020Page 9 of 28

University of GuelphEnvironmental Health and SafetyMachine Shop ProgramKickback Protection - M

Providing safety orientation and training for all persons authorized to use machine shop facilities and tools Conduct a machine safety assessment and implement appropriate standard operating procedures for all new machinery and machine tools Scheduling the use of the machine tools as appropriate

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