Health And Safety At Work Order 1978
Safe Working Procedures
Title: Use of Pedestal Drill
Prepared by: Brian Larkin Safety Carole Headley
Occupations Involved: Authorised Operators
Statutory Requirements: Health and Safety at Work Order 1978
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
PUWER
Protective Clothing: As Required
Eye protection, Safety shoes, and Head
protection (covering hair).
Specialist Tools:
Hazards:
Mechanical
Rotating Parts
Environmental
Oil and grease on the floor.
Waste material on the floor.
Don’t
Do
1.
General
Obstructions in the working area.
Machine swarf.
Sharp edges on machined materials
Ensure all guards or safety devices are
fitted, functioning, and in position.
2. Clear the operating area of the machine
from any obstruction.
3. Ensure the workpiece is securely
clamped, and where necessary packing
is used.
4. Select the correct drilling bit.
5. Check for visible damage.
6. Report any mechanical/electrical
defects immediately to your supervisor.
7. Ensure the work area is kept clean and
tidy.
8. Wear approved eye protection.
9. Keep hands well clear of drill and
materials during drilling.
10. Keep a firm grip on the machine at all
times.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Remove guards whilst the Drill is in operation.
Remove the swarf by hand.
Clean the machine while running.
Wear loose clothing, jewellery when operating
drill.
Check and examine work whilst the drill is
operating.
Put a finger into a freshly drilled hole.
Training requirements
Induction by a competent person.
Other requirements
*NOTE: If at any time you need to deviate from this SWP, you must first seek advice from your
supervisor and determine an agreed safe method of operation.