Industrial Sewing Machine
Acronyms
LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.
SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.
Hazards
What can cause harm?
Noise
Electricity
Moving parts
Manual Handling
Poor housekeeping
Personal protective equipment
- Foot Protection
Pre-operational inspection
Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:
Safety guards, doors, and covers are functional
Automatic interlocks are operating correctly
No fluid leaks
Controls labelled and working correctly
Emergency stops accessible to the operator and functional/tested
Controls are labelled and functional
Controls easily accessible to the operator
Operating controls prevent accidental start-up
Ensure all equipment and leads are tested and tagged as required for use.
Precautions
All operators are trained and competent to operate an Industrial Sewing Machine safely. Operator training should include:
Workplace induction
Safe operating procedures