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Metal Lathe Risk Assessment Checklist

by Dion Kingi, from the Community

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This metal lathe risk assessment checklist helps identify hazards and confirm machine readiness before operation. Review safety devices and guards, emergency stops, headstock and tailstock condition, belts and pulleys, cross slide and tool post, bed slides, and lubrication points. Inspect control panels, isolation switch, cabling, and signs of heat or damage. Verify the operations manual is available and the SOP is displayed and followed. Capture photos, notes, and sign off.

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Small Lathe Risk Assessment Checklist
Use this small lathe risk assessment to identify hazards and verify critical safety controls before operation. The checklist covers safety devices and guarding, emergency stop functionality, headstock and tailstock condition, belts and pulleys, cross slide and tool post integrity, machine bed slide condition, and proper lubrication. It also includes checks for the control panel and electrics, including isolate switch condition, panel cleanliness, wiring heat damage, and motor cabling. General requirements include availability of the operator’s manual, SOP visibility and compliance, photos where needed, and sign-off. Ideal for machining workshops to standardize inspections and reduce risk.
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Large Lathe Risk Assessment Checklist
This large lathe risk assessment checklist helps teams assess machine safety before use. Review guards and emergency stops, check for leaks and belt tension, verify head stock, tail stock, cross slide, and tool post condition, confirm lubrication points, and inspect the control panel, isolation switch, wiring, and cables. Ensure the operations manual and SOP are available and followed, capture photos, and sign off to document findings and corrective actions.
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Small Lathe Risk Assessment Checklist

Use this small lathe risk assessment to identify hazards and verify critical safety controls before operation. The checklist covers safety devices and guarding, emergency stop functionality, headstock and tailstock condition, belts and pulleys, cross slide and tool post integrity, machine bed slide condition, and proper lubrication. It also includes checks for the control panel and electrics, including isolate switch condition, panel cleanliness, wiring heat damage, and motor cabling. General requirements include availability of the operator’s manual, SOP visibility and compliance, photos where needed, and sign-off. Ideal for machining workshops to standardize inspections and reduce risk.

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Large Lathe Risk Assessment Checklist

This large lathe risk assessment checklist helps teams assess machine safety before use. Review guards and emergency stops, check for leaks and belt tension, verify head stock, tail stock, cross slide, and tool post condition, confirm lubrication points, and inspect the control panel, isolation switch, wiring, and cables. Ensure the operations manual and SOP are available and followed, capture photos, and sign off to document findings and corrective actions.

by Dion Kingi, from the Community

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TB Lathe Service and Inspection

This TB lathe service and inspection checklist helps teams assess machine safety and maintenance items. Confirm guards are fitted and secure, e-stop and safety switches operate, and tool clamps and accessory holders are in good condition. Check belts are clean, doors move correctly, and complete oil changes for hydraulics and the gearbox. Ensure a risk assessment is visible. A trained person should carry out and sign off the functional test. Use this template to standardize inspections and support compliance and safe operation.

by Ryan Howson, from the Community

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Harrisons Lathe Z31 Service Checklist

Use this Harrisons lathe Z31 service checklist to standardize routine maintenance and safety inspections. Verify guards and emergency stops are fitted and operational, check tool clamps and accessory holders, ensure belts are clean and free from debris, and confirm doors operate smoothly. Include fluid changes such as hydraulic and gearbox oil, confirm a current risk assessment is visible, and complete a functional test by a trained person. Record findings, add notes for any issues, and assign corrective actions to keep your lathe operating safely and efficiently.

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