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Safely Checking for Hydraulic Leaks
WARNING:
There is significant risk of injection from the high pressure spray at hydraulic leaks
The tremendous energy used to operate the machine and attachments can be stored in
the hydraulic system even when the machine engine is off.
Very serious injuries from hydraulic fluid injection can seem insignificant at first. Often it
can seem
like a pin prick or tingling, but later it may require amputation.
HIGH PRESSURE LEAKS
ARE
OFTEN INVISIBLE.
Hydraulic system injuries can include:
Burns from hot fluid
Injection of hydraulic fluid
Trauma from energized components or flailing lines
DO
Always Lock Out Tag Out machine
controls before working on the machine or
attachment.
Always use the methods recommended
by the manufacturer to block loader arms and
other moving components to prevent
accidental movement.
Always use appropriate PPE (Personal
Protective Equipment) when working
on/around machinery.
Take an approved safety course related
to hydraulic systems. Local university
extension programs and equipment dealers
will offer training on hydraulic safety.
DO NOT
DO NOT use your hands, or other body
parts,
to inspect for hydraulic leaks.
DO NOT position yourself in pinch points
when the
machine has not been properly blocked,
locked out
and tagged out.
DO NOT "crack" a hydraulic fifi tting to
release
hydraulic pressure. Severe risk of injection.
DO NOT tighten or loosen hydraulic
components
when the system is pressurized.
DO NOT assume that the system is
depressurized.
