SAFE DIE HANDLING FOR STAMPING PRODUCTION OPERATIONS UAW-GM SAFE DIE HANDLING FOR STAMPING PRODUCTION OPERATIONS Copyright © UAW-GM Health & Safety Version 1.0 (8), 10/7/13

Workshop Purpose Reaffirm safe practices for specific routine die handling operations when:  Moving a pre-determined die or idle station from a die storage area to a press bolster using pre-determined rigging  Moving a pre-determined die or idle station from press bolster to a die storage area using pre-determined rigging  Moving a pre-determined die from a bolster or die storage area to a die cart or drop off location using pre-determined rigging  Reviewing a pre-determined rigging plan to identify and select appropriate slings and other rigging equipment needed to conduct a routine die handling operation 1

Workshop Objectives  Understand your roles and responsibilities during a routine die handling operation  Implement safe practices when performing a routine die handling operation  Plan the move and lift the load  Position the die for installation on a bolster  Attach the die to the bolster  Move the die from a bolster to storage location  Place the die in storage 2

Module One Purpose & Objectives Make sure all workers who perform routine die handling operations understand their roles and responsibilities during and after the move and can implement all safe practices required.  Identify the roles and responsibilities for the tasks of die setting/rigging, signaling, crane operations, and supervisor.  Understand safe practices for routine die handling and transport. 3

Module Two Purpose Ensure you are able to participate in a Job Planning Meeting to plan and perform a routine die handling operation successfully and safely. 4

Module Two Objectives  Understand the tasks required prior to making a routine die operation.  Participate in a Job Planning Meeting.  Participate in a pre-job inspection.  Perform the required inspections on the equipment to be used during the lift. 5

Pre-Use Inspection 6

Module Three Purpose Make sure all members of the die set team understand their roles and responsibilities while performing the routine task of lifting a die from the storage location to a bolster and press. 7

Module Three Objectives  Understand the tasks required to lift a die from a storage location to a bolster.  Position crane hook and slings properly above the die.  Understand the balance point and the center of gravity.  Properly place a sling on a die attachment device.  Communicate as a team while lifting the load. 8

Module Four Purpose Ensure all members of the die set team understand their roles and responsibilities while positioning and installing a die on a bolster. 9

Module Four Objectives  Inspect a bolster for debris, damage, and excessive oil.  Identify and properly place die locator pins.  Safely position a die over and set the die on a bolster an.  Communicate as a team while placing a die on a bolster. 10

Module Five Purpose Ensure all members of the die set team understand their roles and responsibilities while attaching a die to a bolster for installation into a press. NOTE: NOTE: This module is site-specific and must be developed by and completed at each location based on policy and procedure. 11

Module Five Objectives You will be able to:  ___________________________________________ 12

Module Six Purpose Ensure all members of the die set team understand their roles and responsibilities while removing a die from a bolster. 13

Module Six Objectives  Remove any tooling and attachments that need to be taken off the die.  Remove the attachments holding the die on the bolster and place them in the proper storage location.  Disconnect die electrical connectors and air multi-couplers when necessary  Safely lift a die off a bolster.  Communicate as a team while removing a die from a bolster. 14

Module Seven Purpose Ensure all members of the die set team understand their roles and responsibilities while placing a die in the storage area. 15

Module Seven Objectives  Ensure the location for die storage is clean and ready. Visually check the landing spot for debris, scrap, tools, equipment or other material.  Confirm a die is in the proper position for storage. Centered in the landing spot  Communicate as a team while returning a die to storage. 16

Sample Format – Safe Die Handling On-The-Job Training Progress Tracking 17