The Tube and Pipe Bender Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) provides instructions so operators can handle a tube and pipe bender safely and efficiently.
It covers the hazards (moving parts, pinch points, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, operator training and competency, the pre-operational inspection, storage, maintenance such as bleeding the hydraulic system and rust prevention, and a step-by-step guide to operating the bender, including purging the hydraulic system and choosing the correct die.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant helps identify and mitigate the risks of the equipment.