Chapter 25
Machine Safeguarding—Shop and Lab Machine Safety

Appendix A
Example of an Application to Use Shop Equipment

Application to Use Shop Equipment

Name: _______________________________ Employee No.: __________________________
   
Shop Location: ________________________ Shop Manager: __________________________
   
Equipment Type: _______________________ Work Scope: ____________________________
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Work Supervisor: _______________________ ________________________________________

This individual has demonstrated safe operation of the type of shop equipment indicated and is qualified to use it for the scope of work listed above.  General skills demonstrated:

 

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Inspection of equipment prior to use (housekeeping, use of necessary

  guards, choice of appropriate tool, equipment in satisfactory condition)

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Use of necessary guards

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Use of necessary PPE (eyewear, face protection, footwear, skin protection,

  hearing protection, etc.)

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Tool change (if applicable)

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Power up

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Safe use within work scope

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Power down

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Clean up

 

Equipment-specific skills demonstrated (list): 

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Shop Manager Signature                                                                                                                               Date

                                                               

 Authorization to perform work on the above listed shop equipment to be provided by applicant’s line management.

 

 

 

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