Requirements: Roles and Responsibilities

Machine Safeguarding Program Manager

The machine safeguarding program manager will, when requested by environment, safety, and health (ES&H) coordinators, machine operators, or machine custodians, assist in the interpretation of standards in support of compliance and safety improvement efforts and identify and develop appropriate training.

Managers and Supervisors

Managers and supervisors of personnel who operate machine tools will

• Authorize personnel to use only the machine tools that they are qualified to operate
• Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed to employees
• Exercise disciplinary action or restrict access to machines when personnel fail to follow safety requirements

Building, Area, and Facility Managers

Building, area, and facility managers will

• Ensure machines and moving parts of mechanical equipment within their facility are properly safeguarded

Conventional and Experimental Facilities Department

The Conventional and Experimental Facilities (CEF) Department will

• Ensure moving parts of mechanical equipment that is part of the conventional facility (HVAC, pumps) are properly safeguarded

Machine Custodians

Machine custodians will

• Ensure machines are properly safeguarded, guards remain in place and are functional by conducting thorough, machine-specific safeguarding evaluations, either through knowledgeable internal SLAC personnel or a qualified third party
• Ensure machine tool users are trained, qualified, and competent in the proper and safe operation of machine tools before authorizing machine access
• Communicate machining safety practices and rules to authorized personnel
• Develop, implement, and enforce machine use authorization procedures, rules, and training requirements as they apply to safe machine tool use
• Immediately correct machine safeguard deficiencies or prevent access to the machine until repaired
• Secure machining areas and equipment to prevent unauthorized use of machine tools
• Ensure authorized machine tool users fulfill their responsibilities
• Contact the machine tool user's supervisor, and restrict access when personnel fail to follow safety requirements

Authorized Machine Tool Users

Authorized machine tool users will

• Demonstrate proficiency in safe machine tool operation prior to using equipment
• Understand and practice approved machine safeguarding methods
• Not defeat or remove safety devices or guards or operate machines without safeguards in place and in proper working order
• Be knowledgeable of safety requirements and machining guidelines and adhere to them
• Complete required training or a demonstration of proficiency and obtain authorization prior to operating machine tools
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Practice good housekeeping
• Report machine safeguarding malfunctions or problems to supervisor immediately
• Report unauthorized or unsafe use of machine tools if observed