Early access offer:Early access: 30% off, for as long as you stay subscribed.

Claim offer
Try the editor free

Value pack · 41 templatesPart of Automotive Motor Vehicle Servicing & Repair SOPs

Drive-shaft Balancing Machine

SOP · SOP-60209

  • Version 3

The Drive-shaft Balancing Machine Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) is designed to help businesses implement safe practices when using a drive-shaft balancing machine.

It covers the hazards (rotating parts, ejected objects, electricity, fire, manual handling and poor housekeeping), a pre-operational inspection, operator training, PPE, maintenance, step-by-step operation, cleaning and a machinery hazard checklist.

A training quiz comes with the procedure to reinforce learning and check worker understanding.

See its own page

Preview of the Drive-shaft Balancing Machine SOP

Drive-shaft Balancing Machine

SOPVersion 3

Acronyms

  • LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

  • PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

  • SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Rotating parts

  • Ejected objects

  • Electricity

  • Fire

  • Manual Handling

  • Poor housekeeping

Driveshaft balancing machine with guarding, with a driveshaft held between two headstocks and hand wheels on each side

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:

  • All decals are legible

  • Ensure the protective hood is installed

  • The E stop is functional

  • All controls are working

  • Do not use faulty equipment! Immediately report suspect machinery.

Precautions

All operators must be trained and competent to safely operate a Driveshaft Balancing Machine. Operator training should include:

  • Workplace induction

  • Safe operating procedures

  • Manufacturer’s instructions

4 more sections, from Personal protective equipment to Hazard checklist (Machinery)

Written in full, ready for your business's details.

Try the editor freeGet this value pack
Preview as

How it reads in a browser

Get this value pack

Sign up free, then choose how you'd like it. Every document goes into your Library, in a folder named for the pack.

  • Included in paid plans

    Use template credits from your plan. This pack costs 29 instead of 41.

    Compare plans and prices

  • Buy it once

    $2,608.55 $3,687.95 paid once, and it's yours to keep. Works on the free plan too.

Try the editor freeSign up free

No card needed to sign up. Early access members get 30% off any plan.

What it covers

8 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Pre-operational inspection
  3. Precautions
  4. Personal protective equipment
  5. Maintenance
  6. Operation
  7. Hazard checklist (Machinery)

Plus definitions

How templates work

Try it before you pay.

  1. Preview free

    Every template's job steps, hazards and first task are open to read. No sign-up.

  2. Try the editor

    Tailor a demo SWMS with your company, job and site, on a computer or your phone.

  3. Sign up free

    Your details and logo carry over. This template opens already filled in.

  4. Use a credit or buy once

    Paid plans include template credits every month. Or buy this one to keep.