Safe use of single-end tenoning machines.

Title	Safe use of single-end tenoning machines.
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Author	HSE
Series Code	WIS
Series Number	39
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2000
Length	4 pages
Stock Code	WIS39
Price Exc. VAT	Free
VAT Rate	0%
Product Type	Hard Copy
Format	Paper
Notes	Leaflet. Woodworking information sheet no. 39 (WIS 39)
Abstract	Produced by HSE's Woodworking National Interest Group in consultation with the woodworking industry, it provides practical guidance to help employers satisfy the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98). There are currently a large number of the traditional hand-fed, single-end tenoning machines still in operation and the standard of guarding most of these older machines is not very high. This is because of the way the machine operates and the type of work done, both of which make conventional guarding difficult. This information sheet deals just with the older type (non CE-marked) machines and identifies the areas where these improvements can be made. Contents: Introduction; Accident history; What can be done to stop these accidents? Hardware measures; Improve the guarding of the tools; Restrict third party access by enclosing the machine; Tooling; Safe working practices; Authorisation, training and supervision; Clamping the workpiece; Use of fences, guides and workpiece supports; Control of chips and dust; Lighting; Housekeeping; Machine drives; Maintenance; References, Further reading; Further information.
Keywords	Guidance; Woodworking industry; Operators; Employers; Fit braking; Unbraked machines; Scribing heads; Fixed guards; Adjustable guards; Saws