The Hinge Borer Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the steps for working safely when using a hinge boring machine, from the hazards and precautions to a step-by-step guide for pneumatic and manual operation.
It covers the hazards (noise, electricity, moving parts, dust, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, operator training, the pre-operational inspection of the machine, and maintenance under lockout/tagout.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps confirm the safety measures are in place.