Safety Talk

What’s at Stake? The power of fluids is amazing. Hydraulic power is a form of stored energy that, when under control, does good work. When released unexpectedly, hydraulic power can damage you for life or even kill you. What’s the Danger? Many injuries and deaths occur because workers are poorly trained and ill-informed about hydraulic power. Here are four examples of hydraulic hazards:

1. A hydraulic line can break and spray flammable liquid, resulting in fires and explosions.
2. A pressurized hose can whip around and strike someone.
3. If a line fails or is disconnected, the loss of fluid pressure can cause machine components […]

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