Hydraulic Punch Press
SOPVersion 4
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
- Foot Protection
- Eye Protection
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