DET Usage Control:
User Group
Group A
Years 7-8
FOLDER - MAGNETIC (Magnabend)
Typical tasks
Usage control
Machine control
Instruction
Supervision
PPE
Bend Sheet metal up to
1.0mm thick
Single Operator
No extension leads
Use appropriate keeper
To be electrically
isolated at all times
when not in use (if fitted
with an isolation switch).
Consideration of
machine duty cycle.
Teacher demonstration
Initial direct supervision
Enclosed leather shoes
Written safety test
General supervision of
experienced students
To be electrically
isolated at all times
when not in use (if fitted
with an isolation switch).
Consideration of
machine duty cycle.
Teacher demonstration
Initial direct supervision
Written safety test
General supervision of
experienced students
To be electrically
isolated at all times
when not in use (if fitted
with an isolation switch).
Consideration of
machine duty cycle.
Teacher demonstration
Initial direct supervision
Written safety test
General supervision of
experienced students
To be electrically
isolated at all times
when not in use (if fitted
with an isolation switch.
Consideration of
machine duty cycle.
SASS – to be trained
and assessed by an
external trainer
SASS – Principal
approval required
Teacher
permission/approval
required.
Group B
Years 9-10
Bend Sheet metal
up to 1.6mm thick
Single Operator
No extension leads
Use appropriate keeper
Teacher
permission/approval
required.
Group C
Years 11-12
Bend Sheet metal up
to1.6mm thick – curves
and wired edgesopen and box sections.
Single Operator
No extension leads
Use appropriate keeper
Teacher
permission/approval
required.
Group D
Teachers & SASS
Bend Sheet metal up to
1.6mm thick
Single Operator
No extension leads
Use appropriate keeper
SASS - Head Teacher
and Principal approval
required
Group X
Prohibited
Enclosed leather shoes
Enclosed leather shoes
Enclosed leather shoes
SASS