Horizontal Press

Horizontal Press

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Electricity

• 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 air/fluid leaks, damaged or worn hoses/couplings

  • No stored materials/debris in the operating area

  • All guards in place and functional

  • Controls labelled and working correctly

  • All fittings are tight/secured and bolster adjusted/pins in place (if applicable)

  • Correct pressure settings

  • Attachments connected to and being operated only as per manufacturers instruction

  • Attachments adjusted to prevent the operator from reaching into /or to allow withdrawal from the danger area before the die closes

  • Button release controls allow the ram to stop or return.

Precautions