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Strut Spring Compressor

SOP · SOP-60000

  • Version 3
  • Power Tools & Equipment
  • Reads on any phone

The Strut Spring Compressor Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) sets out the steps to manage the risks of using a strut spring compressor, from the hazards and precautions to a step-by-step guide to compressing and releasing a spring safely.

It covers the hazards (moving parts, ejected objects, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, operator training and competency, the pre-operational inspection of the equipment and work area, and maintenance under lockout/tagout and the manufacturer’s instructions.

A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and N/A for each item, helps confirm every safety measure is in place before work starts.

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Strut Spring Compressor

SOPVersion 3

Acronyms

  • LOTO: lockout/tagout

  • PPE: personal protective equipment

  • SOP: safe operating procedure

Hazards

What can cause harm:

  • Moving parts

  • Ejected objects

  • Manual handling

  • Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operating manual, and ensure:

Equipment

  • The rubber hook pads are in good condition; replace them if damaged or missing

  • The spring of the strut assembly has no damage or corrosion

Work area

  • Sufficient room for the task

  • Floors are clean and free of obstacles, tripping and slipping hazards

  • Workspaces are clear of stored items, have no uneven surfaces and are clean, free of clutter, spills etc.

  • Adequate light levels, with no shadows on the workspace

Precautions

3 more sections, from Maintenance to Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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What it covers

8 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Personal protective equipment
  3. Pre-operational inspection
  4. Precautions
  5. Maintenance
  6. Operation
  7. Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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