Hydraulic Brake Press
Acronyms
LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.
SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.
Hazards
What can cause harm?
Noise
Electricity
Fluids under pressure
Projectiles
Moving parts/crush injuries
Manual Handling
Poor housekeeping
Personal protective equipment
- Foot Protection
- Eye Protection
- Hand Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Face Protection
Pre-operational inspection
Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer's operational manual, ensure:
No fluid leaks
No damaged or worn hoses/couplings
No stored materials/debris in the operating area
All guards are in place and functional. Adequate guards would include fixed or interlocked steel, perspex, or mesh at sides, rear and front.
Emergency stops accessible to the operator and functional/tested
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 by the press or upper die
