WorksheetsThe Centre Lathe - Health and Safety Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What must an operator do before using the centre lathe?
Sign a waiver
Wear a lab coat
Undergo safety instruction
Read the manual
What should be done with the guard during lathe operation?
Ignore it
Adjust it frequently
Place it in position at all times
Remove it for better visibility
What must not be left in the chuck when the lathe is switched on?
A measuring tape
The chuck key
A piece of metal
A screwdriver
What should be the position of the metal being machined?
Be completely inside the chuck
Extrude only a small distance from the chuck
Extrude a large distance from the chuck
Be placed on top of the chuck
What safety equipment must the operator wear when using the lathe?
A helmet
Safety goggles
Gloves
Earplugs
What feature should lathes be fitted with for safety?
Emergency stop, foot or knee switches
Remote control
Automatic shut-off
Voice control
What should be applied to the material being turned on the lathe?
Oil
Water
Grease
Appropriate coolants
What can happen if the lathe operates at incorrect speeds and feeds?
The machine will stop
The lathe will overheat
Accidents are likely to occur
The metal will melt
