Your Personal Safety is Important!
12.19.2017
Congratulations! You have the opportunity to operate one of the most technologically advanced tools every created, an Okuma CNC machine. This tool, in the right hands, is tremendously capable and accurate. However, like any other tool, if used improperly or incorrectly maintained, it can seriously injure or kill.
Safety Comes First
“The machine is equipped with safety devices which serve to protect personnel and the machine itself from hazards arising from unforeseen accidents. However, operators must not rely exclusively on these safety devices.” This quote comes directly out of Section 1 of any Okuma Machine Operations and Maintenance manual. It is Section 1 for a reason. It is that important. Let us focus on the second sentence. “…operators must not rely exclusively on these safety devices.” The safe use of this CNC machine requires active participation constantly.
Are These on Your Checklist?
It is not enough to assume the machine functions safely. Following are just a few things that should be on your checklist for safety procedures:
- Have you inspected and tested the safety components of the machine? Do you know what they are or where they are located?
- Do you know the electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical power of this machine? Do you know where this power is used, how it is stored, how to dissipate it and correctly Lock Out and Tag Out your machine?
- Do you know what personal protection equipment is required and recommended to operate this machine safely or what qualifies as improper use of your machine?
- When in doubt, contact your distributor, or contact Okuma, we can help.
Be Proactive
Okuma and your distributor are here to help you be successful with your new machine. That includes its safe operation. Please read your operation and maintenance manual and/or contact your Okuma distributor and ask about our maintenance and safety training programs. Be proactive and preventively maintain your machine. Wear the correct personal protection equipment. Your personal safety is important!
Thanks to Steve Gearhart (Service Manager, Gosiger) for providing this article.
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