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Hydraulic leakage (personal injury)
Risk:
High pressure hydraulic systems are used on this equipment. Damage or failure
of hoses and fittings may cause a high pressure jet of oil to be emitted from the system.
This could be hazardous to eyes, skin etc. Pools of leaked oil could lead to an increased
risk of slips, trips or falls. Connecting and disconnecting the supply and return hoses
to the hydraulic systems of the carrier machine carries a risk that oil may be spilled.
Hydraulic oil is frequently very hot and may cause burns and scalds.
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All hoses fitted to the sleeper layer have a burst pressure in excess of four times the
specified working pressure. Regular monitoring of the dimensions of the ferrules fitted
to the hoses, and careful training of the staff employed to make up hoses ensures that
hose specifications are consistent.
• All components used in the hydraulic system are CE marked.
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Quick couplers are used, which minimizes oil being spilled during connection or
disconnection to the carrier machine.
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Operators and service personnel should wear appropriate protective equipment, such
as gloves, goggles and overalls. Skin exposed to hydraulic oils should be washed
immediately.
• All personnel should be made aware of the contents of the product data sheets relating
to the oil used.
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Pandrol AB recommends the use of biodegradable oils and greases, in order to
minimize the environmental impact in case of an oil leakage.
2.3 Overturning
Risk:
Operating the sleeper layer with a machine of insufficient capacity or if jibbed out
too great a radius, there is a risk for overturning.
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Only trained personnel should operate the equipment.
• Safe load indicators must be used at all times.
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Ground conditions, rail cant etc should be considered before lifting.
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Keep all personnel clear of working area when operating the equipment.
