Risk Assessment Application in Milling Machines

Abstract

Machine tools, which are indispensable parts of the machinery and metal production sector, are frequently used in the sector. Workplaces in the sector are in dangerous and very dangerous classes in terms of their activities, and therefore, it is inevitable that work accidents and occupational diseases occur frequently in machine tools where production is made. For this reason, risk assessment has become the most important requirement in order to minimize the physical, chemical and ergonomic risks that already exist in machine tools and originate from use, and to establish an occupational health and safety climate in the sector. In this study, universal and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) controlled milling machines, which are used in a university laboratory, where most of the production is carried out in the sector and therefore one of the most frequently used machine tools, are discussed and risk assessment with Fine-Kinney method, which is one of the most frequently used risk assessment methods in the sector has been made. A total of 23 risks have been identified, corrective/preventive actions necessary to prevent existing hazards and reduce risks have been explained and solutions have been presented. With this study, it is aimed to raise the necessary awareness to the employees by evaluating the milling machines, which are frequently used in the sector, both in production and in the laboratories for educational purposes, in terms of occupational health and safety.