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Industrial Safety 43
9. Before using a new grinding wheel, let it run for a few seconds at the full speed to
check and make sure that it is perfectly balanced.
10. One should not operate the grinding wheel beyond its bursting speed.
11. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the correct use of the grinding wheels.
12. Always wear goggles during grinding or allied processes.
3.9.6 Safety Precautions while Working on Lathe Machine
1. One should always be sure that all guards are in place before running the machine.
2. Always clamp the work and tool properly with correct size of work and tool holding
device.
3. Always keep the machine clear of tools.
4. Machine should be stopped before making measurements or adjustments.
5. Wear an apron or a properly fitted shop coat. Goggles should also be used.
6. One should remove necktie, wrist watch and jewellery while working.
7. One should not operate the lathe until he knows the proper procedure.
8. One should check the work frequently when it is being machined.
9. One should check the face-plate or chuck by hand to be sure that there is no danger
of the work striking any part of the lathe.
10. Stop the machine and remove chips with pliers. One should not remove the chips
by hand.
3.9.7 Safety Precautions while Working in Casting shop
Similar to other manufacturing processes, the following safety precautions need to be taken
in the casting shop also.
1. One should use mask to avoid excessive inhalation of the dust, which may cause
serious problem to health.
2. Always wear protective clothes to keep safe from the heat radiating from the
melting process.
3. All foundry men should wear protective clothes, glasses, shoes, and gloves while
handling molten metal for casting process.
4. One should be alert as severe burn injury can result from spillage of the molten
metal.
5. Always use proper ventilation to protect from molten metal fumes and gases that
evolve from the mould during pouring.
6. One should not touch hot moulds and castings.
7. Always use earplugs to safeguard against the heavy noise.
8. One should always keep clean the work area.
3.9.8 Safety Precautions while Working in Welding shop
(A) Gas welding
1. One should not use a leaking gas cylinder.