Equipment identification: Standard Milling

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For Occupational Health And Safety

Standard Milling Machine

Standard Milling Machine Parts

1. Spindle shaft 2
2. Command console 1

SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM
3. Spindle
4. Taper
3
5. Cutter E 4 A
6. Table 5
D

Safety Devices
A Emergency Stop Button
B Solid Wheel With Retractable Handle
C Disengaging Wheel
D Articulated Transparent Screen
E Manual Brake Lever

B
C

Standard Milling Machine

Climb milling or in-cut milling Up milling

Association paritaire pour la santé

et la sécurité du travail Industrial Accident Prevention Association
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé
Secteur fabrication de produits en santé et en sécurité du travail 207 Queens Quay W, Suite 550
en métal et de produits électriques www.irsst.qc.ca Toronto, ON M5J 2Y3
www.aspme.org www.iapa.ca
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Preventative Measures Priority Codes for applying risk measures:
왘 Procedural Measures A. Immediate stoppage and resolution
쎲 Orders/instructions B. Resolution as soon as possible
C. Resolution according to normal company procedures
The suggested preventative measures are based in part from the Workplace Health And Safety Regulations (RSST, S-2.1, r.19),
from An Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety (Québec LSST, S-2.1), as well as Milling Techniques, Module 4 — Health
and Safety, edited by CEMEQ, 2000.
Priority
Schedule
Mechanical Hazards Designated Person

Most likely injuries: Cuts, amputations, fractures, foreign bodies, crushing, etc.

Preventative measures Applicable ■

✔ Not applicable ■
N/A
Notes Desig. Sched. Prior.

Risk Factor: Contact With A Rotating Cutting Tool Or Chuck

왘Install a transparent safety screen (articulated, magnetic, etc.) ■
in front of the cutting area.
왘Install a brake (manual, electric, etc.) to quickly stop ■
tool rotation.
왘Install a nozzle to regulate the flow of cutting fluid, ■
and place it so as to allow adjustment without
having to approach the cutter or spindle.
쎲Wait until the tool has come to complete stop before carrying ■
out any work in proximity to the cutter, such as removing or
adjusting a workpiece, taking measurements, removing shavings, etc.
쎲To remove shavings, use a smooth, long handled brush with ■
no rings, straps or hooks.
쎲Never approach a rotating cutter while wearing gloves ■
or holding a rag.
쎲Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or any jewellery. ■
쎲Tie up long hair and secure under a cap. ■
쎲Register the cutter to the workpiece using an edge finder ■
or by first applying an oil-soaked scrap of paper on the
workpiece. Never register with a hand-held piece of paper.

쎲Never allow the machine to run unattended. ■

왘Install an emergency stop button coupled with a brake ■
to quickly stop tool rotation.
Risk Factor: Accidental Start-Up Of The Milling Machine During Maintenance Or Repairs
쎲Apply lockout procedures: ■
- disconnect all sources of energy
- lockout all sources of energy
- verify to ensure start-up is not possible.
Risk Factor: Access To Danger Zones Caused By A Moving Table
쎲Ensure there is at least a 60cm (24in) clearance between ■
the maximum table reach and any other obstacle.
왘Install an easily accessible and clearly marked emergency ■
stop button.
Risk Factor: Contact With a Rotating Control Wheel
왘Install disengaging wheels. Otherwise, install solid wheels ■
(spoke less) that are equipped with retractable handles.

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Mechanical Hazards (continued)
Most likely injuries: Cuts, amputations, fractures, foreign bodies, crushing, etc.

Preventative measures Applicable ■

✔ Not applicable ■
N/A Notes Desig. Sched. Prior.

Risk Factor: Contact With Drive Mechanism

왘Install a fixed guard to limit access to moving parts: ■
pulleys, belts, gears, etc.
Risk Factor: Contact With Workpiece Sharp Edges, Shavings, Or Stopped Cutting Tool
쎲Clamp the workpiece as far away from the cutter as possible. ■
쎲Handle only with a rag or cut-resistant gloves. ■

쎲Tighten clamps by pulling towards you, not away. ■

쎲Immediately put away any unused tools. ■

쎲Remove shavings with a brush. ■
Risk Factor: Falling Material Or Milling Machine
왘Securely anchor the milling machine to the floor. ■
쎲Ensure any piece overhanging the table will not fall once ■
released from the securing clamp attachments.
쎲Remove any object likely to fall from the table. ■

쎲Use the motorized table feed or the manual controls ■

to support heavy or bulky tools while being removed
from the spindle.
쎲Wear CSA-approved safety footwear with steel-capped toes. ■

Risk Factor: Fall, Slipping

왘Install a transparent safety screen (articulated, magnetic, etc.) ■
in front of the cutting area so as to avoid spilling shavings and
fluid onto the floor
쎲Reduce fluid output from nozzle to a minimum. ■
Orient the stream of fluid so as to minimize splash.

왘Repair and clean floor: uneven surfaces, holes, slippery floor, ■

presence of shavings, etc.
왘Supply floor mats with rising edges. ■
Risk Factor: Flying Material (Keys, Screws, Cutter Fragments, Workpiece, Shavings, etc.)
왘Install a transparent safety screen (articulated, magnetic, etc.) ■
in front of the cutting area.
왘Orient the milling machine so as to reduce the likelihood of ■
flying material reaching adjacent workstations.
쎲Check the table to ensure there are no objects that can ■
be projected from the workstation.
쎲When near a milling machine, wear CSA-approved safety ■
glasses with lateral protection.
쎲When needed, wear a CSA-approved face shield on top of ■
safety glasses.
쎲Wear long-sleeve shirts. ■

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Mechanical Hazards (continued)
Most likely injuries: Cuts, amputations, fractures, foreign bodies, crushing, etc.

Preventative measures Applicable ■

✔ Not applicable ■
N/A Notes Desig. Sched. Prior.

Risk Factor: Flying Key or Wrench

왘Supply a spring-loaded chuck key. ■
쎲Never tighten or loosen a cutter by loosening a setscrew ■
or by turning the spindle with the motor.
쎲Before starting the milling machine, make sure the key and ■
wrench are not on the chuck or spindle.
Risk Factor: Flying Fragments After Tool Fracture Or Flying Set Screws
쎲Before commencing machining, check that the tool’s cutting ■
edges are sharp and that there are no missing or loose tips.

쎲Select the shortest possible taper and cutter. ■

쎲Properly secure the cutter to the taper. ■
쎲Properly secure the taper to the spindle. ■
쎲Use the shortest securing bolts possible. ■

쎲Stop the rapid advance at a sufficient distance from the ■

workpiece assembly.
Risk Factor: Flying Workpiece Or Fragments From Improperly Secured Workpiece
쎲Properly secure the workpiece using accepted safe ■
work practices.
Risk Factor: Flying Workpiece Or Fragments From Improper Cutting Parameters
쎲Refer to cutter manufacturer specifications or other technical ■
data to select a good combination of cutting parameters
(feed speed, cut depth, cutting speed, lubrication) according
to the material being cut, how it is going to be used and the
tool that you are using.
쎲In-cut mill only if the milling machine is equipped with a ■
mechanism to take up any spindle free play.
쎲Check that the cutter cuts in the same direction as the ■
spindle.
Risk Factor: Flying Chips And Shavings
쎲Use tools with chip breakers. Alternatively, use a ■
back-and-forth technique during machining.
쎲Remove chips and curls by blowing with compressed air at a ■
pressure less than 200 kPa (30 psi).
쎲Never remove chips and curls by blowing with your mouth. ■

Notes:

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Ergonomic Hazards
Most likely injuries: Musculo skeletal disorders, backaches.

Preventative measures Applicable ■

✔ Not applicable ■
N/A Notes Desig. Sched. Prior.

Risk Factor: Handling Of Heavy And Bulky Workpieces

왘Supply mechanical handling devices (hoist, dolly with ■
lift table, etc.) suitable to the weight and dimensions of
the workpieces.
쎲Ask for help from another worker when help is needed. ■
Risk Factor: Straining Working Positions
왘Install a transparent guard, which doesn’t cover the area ■
being machined.
왘Install sufficient lighting to illuminate the machining area ■
so as to eliminate the need to bend neck and back.

Risk Factor: Static Standing Work

왘Supply an anti fatigue mat. ■

Heat-Related Hazards
Most likely injuries: Burns.

Preventative measures Applicable ■

✔ Not applicable ■
N/A Notes Desig. Sched. Prior.

Risk Factor: Contact With Shavings, Cutting Tools And Hot Workpieces
왘Install a transparent safety screen (articulated, magnetic, etc.) ■
in front of the cutting area.
쎲Remove shavings with a brush. ■
쎲Wear a long-sleeved shirt. ■
쎲Handle hot workpieces and cutting tools with gloves or a rag. ■

Physical Hazards
Most likely injury: Hearing loss

Preventative measures Applicable ■

✔ Not applicable ■
N/A Notes Desig. Sched. Prior.

Risk Factor: Noisy Workplace Environment

왘Install sound dampers on compressed air nozzle outlets. ■

쎲Wear earplugs or earmuffs. ■

Notes:

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Chemical and Biological Hazards
Most likely injuries: Dermatitis, intoxication, infection, etc.

Preventative measures Applicable ■

✔ Not applicable ■
N/A Notes Desig. Sched. Prior.

Risk Factor: Inhalation Or Skin Contact Of Contaminants From Cutting Fluids Or The Workpiece
쎲Consult the MSDS for the workpiece to determine if there ■
are any hazardous substances (e.g., beryllium, cobalt,
manganese, lead, etc.).
왘Dry-cut whenever possible. ■
쎲Consult the MSDS for the cutting fluid. ■
왘Select cutting fluids that do not contain any amines-class ■
chemical substances and that are the least harmful to
your health.
왘Confine the machining area and install an airborne particle ■
recovery system (dust and other airborne particles).
쎲Periodically change the cutting fluid and clean all conduits ■
to limit bacterial contamination.
쎲During handling, wear gloves that are resistant to the ■
cutting fluid used.
쎲Follow the following personal hygiene precautions: ■
- frequently wash hands and forearms with mild soap and water
- promptly report, treat and cover and cuts
- regularly change clothing impregnated with cutting fluid.

Electrical Hazards
Most likely injuries: Electrocution.

Preventative measures Applicable ■

✔ Not applicable ■
N/A Notes Desig. Sched. Prior.

Risk Factor: Contact With Parts Normally Or Accidentally Energized

왘Install an isolating switch with clear markings near ■
the milling machine.
쎲Apply lockout procedures during maintenance and repairs: ■
- disconnect all sources of energy
- dissipate (purge) all residual energies
- lockout all sources of energy
- Verify to ensure start-up is not possible and that all power
has been dissipated (purged).
쎲Check the power supply cables insulation and the milling ■
machine grounding circuit.

This Self-Diagnosis form was developed following a

research project in workplace health and safety
Completed By: from IRSST, a workplace health and safety research
institute named (Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé
en santé et en sécurité du travail).