Hydraulic Punch Press

Hydraulic Punch Press

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Electricity

• Pinch, crush & squash points

• Projectiles/debris

• Moving parts

• Fluids under pressure

• Manual Handling

• Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

Pre-operational inspection

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

• No fluid leaks

• No fluid leaks in operating area (slips)

• All guards in place and functional

• Controls labelled and working correctly

• Emergency stops accessible to the operator and functional/tested

• All fittings are tight/secured

• Use the press only in clean, dry, and dust-free rooms

• The press should be fixed to the floor with bolts