Say this
- Every guard stays on while the machine runs. If a guard is missing or broken, stop and tell me.
- Never reach into a running machine. Not for a jam, not for a rag, not for a dropped part.
- Stopping the machine is not enough. Lock it out and tag it before you put a hand inside.
- Do not tape or wedge an interlock. If a guard slows your job down, tell me and we will fix the guard.
- Check the emergency stop at the start of your shift. Know where it is without looking.
- No loose sleeves, gloves near spinning parts, lanyards or rings. Tie long hair back.
- If you are not on the list for a machine, you do not run it. Ask for training first.
Ask the crew
- Your machine jams. What do you do, step by step?
- Where is the emergency stop on the machine you use?
- Why can gloves be dangerous near a drill or lathe?
- Who is allowed to take a guard off?
Show them
- An interlocked guard. Open it and show the machine stop.
- A lock and tag fitted on the machine isolator, and a try-start.
- The nip points on one machine, such as a belt meeting its pulley.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Sources
- The WSH Council Calls for Greater Vigilance on Machinery Safety in the Manufacturing Sector, WSH Council.
- Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations (copy hosted by NUS), Ministry of Manpower (via NUS).
- WSH Insights: Working Safely with Machines: Strengthening Lockout Tagout Practices (April 2026), WSH Council.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
