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Document ID (ISN)36301
CIS number 81-1722
Year 1980
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Stojanović Z.
Title Hazards and safety aspects of work at lathes
Original title Opasnost i zaštita pri radu na strugu [in Serbocroatian]
Bibliographic information Institut za dokumentaciju zaštite na radu, Višegradska bb, Niš, Yugoslavia, 1980. 52p. Illus. 15 ref.
Abstract Pocket handbook illustrated with humorous drawings, intended for lathe operators. Contents: statistical aspects of lathe accidents in Yugoslavian metalworking shops; accident causes (distraction, lack of care; loose clothing; overhanging bars; slowing down of chuck by hand); guarding devices; swarf and correct ways of removal; importance of geometry of cutting edges of tools; mounting and removal of chuck; manual filing of work; workplace layout and lighting; noise control; local exhaust ventilation.
Descriptors (primary) metalworking industry; lathes (metalworking)
Descriptors (secondary) occupational accidents; safety devices; Yugoslavia; statistical aspects; work clothing; safe working methods; chucks
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Metalworking industry