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DURING OPERATION 1. Position your body - stand to one side of the lathe chuck, never directly inline with workpiece mounting point 2. Start Slow – always start turning from zero/slowest speed of lathe 3. Apply tool carefully – do not make heavy cuts on long slender pieces 4. Ease through - reduce force as the tool contacts the workpiece 5. Adjust compound slide – adjust compound position to ensure proper positioning throughout machining 6. Keep hands clear - stay away from chuck and drill area; never reach around or under. Use long handled tools and long pieces of sanding paper during sanding and filing applications TIPS Power off to adjust - make all adjustments and measurements with the machine off Use the right tool – don't force tool or attachment to do a job its not designed for. Only use tools designed for metal working Keep lathe in order – ensure tools are stored in a manner that will not fall during operation Stay present - concentrate on the job, avoid distractions, never leave the lathe running unattended Let go safely - if the stock slips, turn off the lathe and wait for a full stop before adjusting Do not overreach - avoid reaching over, behind, or around the lathe while its running POST OPERATION 1. Reset Speed – reset lathe speed to zero/slowest speed before turning lathe off 2. Power down – always release automatic feeds, turn off equipment, and wait for all motion to stop. Never use your hands to stop the chuck/face plate from spinning 3. Remove materials - once motion has stopped, remove workpiece and tools/accessories 4. Clean safely - use a vacuum (when appropriate), stick or brush to clean dust and debris. Do not use hands or compressed air. CAUTION: lathe metal chips may be hot Only use equipment if you are trained and authorised to do so. Refer to user manual for additional information including set up, maintenance and instructions for use. © Workplace Safety & Prevention Services 2026. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) grants permission to approved end users to reproduce this document in whole or in part, provided its intended use is for non-commercial, educational purposes and that full acknowledgement is given to the WSPS. Approved end users are firms registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. WSPS reserves the right to extend this permission to other stakeholders and interested parties by express written permission upon application. WSPS extends no warranty to materials amended or altered by the end user. Under no circumstances is this document, or any portion thereof, to be duplicated for purposes of sale or for external reproduction or distribution. (Sample WSPS acknowledgement, "Reproduced or adapted from name of solution with permission of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, Mississauga, Ontario.") The information contained in this reference material is distributed as a guide only. It is generally current to the best of our knowledge as at the revision date, having been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the best current opinion on the subject. No warranty, guarantee, or representation is made by WSPS as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any representation contained in this reference material. WSPS assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained in this reference material, or that other or additional measures may not be required in particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances.Published: September 2026 WSPS.CA METAL LATHE SAFE WORK PROCEDURE 2 330-ID590-01-IMD0 © 2026, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | WSPS.CA