Safety Issues in Tool Engineering and Management

Hand and machine tools are not safe if utilized improperly or carelessly. A person operating the machine tools have to be aware of the safety rules and essential precaution for each tool to avoid any accident. The major reason of accident is carelessness in working area.

Prevention of Accident

It takes several years to become expert operator and one moment of carelessness may cause harsh damage. As accidents can be avoided, a person learning the machine shop trade must first develop safe work practice:

(1) Be neat and tidy all the time.

(2) Build personal responsibility.

(3) Learn to consider the welfare of fellow workers.

(4) Derive satisfaction from performing work precisely and safely.

Safety in machine shop is usually divided into four categories that are:

• Personal grooming,
• Housekeeping,
• Handling tools and materials, and
• Operating machine tools.