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Risk Awareness<\/h2>\n

Hydraulic safety knowledge and respect for the hazards of hydraulics is gained through training and mentoring.<\/p>\n

A number of questions need to be addressed regarding safety in hydraulic systems. For example: how many systems have installed isolation devices? And again: when systems are designed, do they have fail-safe devices to prevent crushing or common injuries when fluid that is under pressure is not controlled?<\/p>\n

For elements such as mechanical securing platforms, once in place the mechanic can then actuate the valves manually to expel stored energy residual. A pre-installed gauge would verify any existing pressure in the system before removing hoses or components.<\/p>\n

Fluid Handling<\/h2>\n

Another such source of injury is the expelling of fluid through pinholes; such injection of fluid into the skin can cause irreparable harm or even death. Never use your hand to check for a leak in a hydraulic hose. An obvious way to check for leaks is to completely power down the machine and conduct a proper lockout and tagout and check for visible leaks on the machine, hose or the floor.<\/p>\n

If that doesn\u2019t work, power down the machine and relieve system pressure by cycling control levers several times. Finally, you can also use protective glasses and gears, or even a 20 x 20 in. piece of hard board or cardboard, to hold in front of you.
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