TITLE:	ES&H Manual
DOCUMENT ID:	6121 Machine Tools

1.0 Purpose

This chapter provides guidance to help ensure the safe operation of the machine tools used at Jefferson Lab.

Jefferson Lab recognizes machine tools as:

• Being non-portable – secured for stability.
• Having a rotational motion, hydraulic, or leverage force.

2.0 Scope

This document and ES&H Manual Chapter 6121 Appendix T1 Safe Operation of Machine Tools define Jefferson Lab’s safety requirements for the use of machine tools.

3.0 Responsibilities

3.1 Everyone at Jefferson Lab

· Avoid unauthorized entry into machine tool work areas. If you must enter maintain a safe distance from the tools.

· Wear appropriate eye and hearing protection and clothing. Signs indicating the minimum level of protection and dress code are posted in the machine tool work areas.

3.2 Machine Owner/Supervisor:

· Ensures that only authorized and appropriately trained individuals use the machine tools.

· Provides an Operational Safety Procedure (OSP) for each machine tool in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 3310 Operational Safety Procedure Program.

3.3 Machine Shop Manager or Operator’s Supervisor:

· Ensures that machine tools are properly maintained.

· Ensures that operators are properly trained and qualified prior to use or maintenance.

· Authorizes use of machine tools under their authority.

· Ensures that safety signs are posted in the vicinity of machine tools and at shop entrances.

3.4 Associate Directors and Department Managers:

· Ensure that machine tool controls and authorization practices under their authority are maintained. (Refer to ES&H Manual Chapter 6121 Appendix T1 Safe Operation of Machine Tools for guidance.)

4.0 Expectations

Adequate training and knowledge of the safety considerations involved in the operation of machine tools are required at Jefferson Lab. Only personnel who have completed the required training can be authorized by the Machine Shop Manager to operate machine tools.

Jefferson Lab bases its Machine Tool Program on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. Operator’s Manuals also provide valuable information and are used in preparation of OSPs and training.

ISSUING AUTHORITY	CHAPTER AUTHOR	APPROVAL DATE	EFFECTIVE DATE	EXPIRATION DATE	REV.
ESH&Q Division	Ned Walker	09/21/09	01/01/10	09/21/12	1

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