The Lathe Brake Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) provides detailed instructions so that workers are well-prepared to handle lathe brakes safely and efficiently.
It covers the hazards (noise, electricity, moving parts, hot parts, arcs and sparks, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, operator training and precautions, the pre-operational inspection, maintenance under lockout/tagout, the work area and step-by-step operation of the lathe.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps confirm every safety measure is in place before work starts.