| Abstract |
This revised information sheet is one of a series prepared by HSE's Woodworking National Interest Group. Vertical spindle moulding machines are primarily used for moulding, rebating and grooving of straight and curved materials. They can, however, be used for a variety of other operations requiring a range of cutters, attachments and jigs. This sheet advises employers and machinists of the basic safe working practices associated with straight, stopped and curved work. Contents: Introduction; Accidents; General safeguarding; Backcutting or climbcutting; Tooling; Straight work; Full length straight cuts; Straight work with stopped cut; Shaped or curved work; Large, small or complex workpieces; Design of Jigs and holders; References and further reading; Further information. |