The Engine Dynamometer Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) provides detailed instructions for safe and efficient operation, reducing risks and enhancing workplace safety.
It covers the hazards (noise, electricity, moving parts, mechanical vibration, chemicals, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, operator training and competency, the pre-operational inspection, maintenance under lockout/tagout and the manufacturer's instructions, and step-by-step operation from connecting the engine to analysing test data.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps confirm every safety measure is in place before work starts.