SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURE
CONTACT INFORMATION
TOOL:
Belt Sander
BUILDING/ROOM
SCA 320
PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR
Gordon Fox
Department:
USF/CAS/Integrative biology
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER
(813) 495-4105
HAZARD SUMMARY
Prior to using the equipment students must receive training from the instructor in the operation of the equipment including safety
precautions.
Potential physical health hazards include injury due to sanding dust, abrasion by the sander, accidental start of the sander, and fire/electric shock.
SPECIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
General:
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Store idle tools—When not in use, tools should be stored.
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Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.
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Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.
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Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
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Keep all people not involved with the work at a safe distance from the work area.
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Secure work with clamps or a vise when possible
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Avoid accidental starting. Do not hold fingers on the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool.
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Be sure to keep good footing and maintain good balance when operating power tools.
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Do not reach around, under, over or through guards into hazardous areas.
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Do not remove or defeat safety guards.
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Do not reach into equipment to remove stuck or jammed material.
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Do not bypass electrical safety procedures or equipment.
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Never leave machines unattended with parts still moving
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Periodically check for worn or damaged parts. Alert the PI to any concerns you see. If the equipment does not look correct or is
malfunctioning, DO NOT USE IT. Tag it with “DO NOT USE”. Immediately report any problems to the PI.
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Do not attempt to oil, clean, adjust or repair any machine while it is running.
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Always see that work and cutting tools on any machine are clamped securely before starting.
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Keep the floor and work area clear of sawdust and waste pieces.
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Get help when handling long or heavy pieces of material.
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When working with another person, only one should operate the machine switches.
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Concentrate on the work and machine at all times. Do not talk unnecessarily while operating a machine
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Do not talk unnecessarily to others while they are operating a machine.
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Stay alert. Never operate power tools when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or certain medications
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Get first aid immediately for ANY injury. Report all accidents and injuries to your instructor immediately.
Specific:
SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURE
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Before attaching a sanding belt, inspect it for visible defects. If broken, do not install it
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Check the tracking of the sanding belt.
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Disconnect power tools when not in use, before servicing or adjustments, and before changing sanding belts.
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Turn the belt sander off immediately between tasks
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Do not operate the machine without dust bag intact
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Regularly check and clean the dust bag, only after unplugging the unit.
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Only operate the belt sander within the hood to contain fine particle dust
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Keep the cord well away from the belt
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For small or delicate sanding tasks, using the belt sander on its back will provide you with better, safer control of the piece being sanded.
Doing so requires taking extra care to keep fingers away from the belt.
ENGINEERING AND VENTILATION CONTROLS
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Be sure to have sufficient light to see clearly when doing any job.
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Only operate the belt sander within the hood to contain fine particle dust
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Lower the sash to prevent dust from moving toward the user
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Close hood when not in use
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Always wear safety glasses, goggles or safety shields designed for the type of work being done, when you or anyone is operating a machine.
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Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that could get caught in moving parts. Tie
back long hair. Wear footwear that covers the foot up to the ankle with closed toes. Do not wear long sleeves.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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In case of fire or emergency situation, call 911 from a wired campus phone and or use emergency blue phone immediately to notify the fire
emergency services and campus police. Otherwise, contact graduate supervisor or PI.
WASTE DISPOSAL
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Keep work areas, floors, and surfaces clean and clear of debris and sawdust by sweeping and vacuuming regularly.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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All individuals working with chemicals in USF laboratories must take EH&S’s Laboratory & Research Safety Training. To register for
Laboratory & Research Training, please use the following link: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/eh&s/labsafety/tmaterials.html .
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Read the associated safety handbook that came with the equipment
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Prior to using the equipment students must receive training from the instructor in the operation of the equipment including safety
precautions.
EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE/SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
Signature
Signature
Name
University of South Florida
Name
Gordon Fox
Date
[End date]
Date
[End date]
University of South Florida
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