JOB SAFETYANALYSIS

OPERATING A DRILL PRESS

TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS
1. Wear proper PPE. Clothing, jewelry, long hair could get Clothing should be sturdy and snug.
caught in machine. Wrap long hair in net. Do not wear
rings or jewelry when operating
machine.
Foreign objects in eyes. Always wear safety glasses.
Wood dust. Use a dust mask in dusty work
conditions.
2. Inspecting drill press. Tip over, sliding, walking. Ensure the drill press is bolted
securely to the floor.
Electrical Safety. Inspect/replace damaged or worn
power cords immediately. Cord
replacement should only be
conducted by a factory authorized
technician.
3. Before starting drill press. Flying debris. Never start the press before clearing
the table of all objects.
Machine damage/injury. Properly lock the drill bit, cutting tool,
or sanding drum in the chuck.
Remove the chuck key before
starting the machine.
Tighten all lock handles before
starting the machine.
Before starting the operation, jog the
motor switch to make sure the drill
bit does not wobble or vibrate.
Do not try to drill material too small
to be securely held.
Injury Ensure that the belt guard on the drill
press is locked in place.
Never climb or allow others to climb
on drill press table.
4. Starting drill press. Machine damage/injury. Never start the machine with the drill
bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum
against the workpiece.
Use only drill bits, cutting tools,
sanding drums, or other accessories
with a shank size recommended in
your instruction manual.
Use only drill bits, cutting tools, or
sanding drums that are not
damaged.
5. Operating drill press. Machine damage/Injury. Always use recommended speeds
for all operations. This information is
provided by the manufacturer in your
instruction manual.

JSA – FM07
 Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer
for model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool may create a
risk of injury when used on another
tool.
Make sure there are no nails or foreign
objects in the part of the workpiece to
be drilled.
Injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
Keep arms, hands and fingers away
from the bit. Drill bits are hot
immediately after drilling.
Hold the workpiece firmly against the
table. Do not attempt to drill a
workpiece that does not have a flat
surface against the table, or that is not
secured by a vise. Prevent the
workpiece from rotating by clamping it
to the table.
Turn the machine “OFF” and wait for
the bit, cutting tool, or sanding drum to
stop turning prior to cleaning the work
area, removing debris, removing or
securing work-piece or changing the
angle of the table.
Properly support long or wide
workpieces. Loss of control of the
workpiece can cause injury to
operator.
Never perform layout, assembly or set-
up work on the table/work area when
the machine is running.
Stay alert and always watch what you
are doing when operating the drill
press.
When cutting a large piece of material
make sure it is fully supported at the
table height.
Use the drill press in a well-lit area and
on a level surface clean and smooth
enough to reduce the risk of trips, slips
or falls.
Never leave tool running unattended.
6. Turning off drill press. Injury. Turn the machine “OFF”, disconnect
the machine from the power source,
and clean the table/work area before
leaving the machine. Lock the switch
in the “OFF” position to prevent
unauthorized use. Someone might
accidentally start the machine and
cause injury to themselves.
Required Training: Operator should be provided with a safety orientation prior to use. Review
manufacturer’s safety instructions and operating instructions prior to use.
Required Personal Protective Safety glasses, dusk mask in dusty work conditions.
Equipment (PPE):
Contributors: Rickey Freeman, EH&S Director
Reference Materials: Manufacturer’s safety rules and operating instructions.
Created: June 2010
EHS Library Number: JSA – FM07

JSA – FM07
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The development of Job Safety Analyses is a very effective means of helping reduce incidents, accidents, and injuries in the
workplace. It is an excellent tool to use for training purposes and can also be used to investigate “near misses” and
accidents.

JSA – FM07