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Hydraulic Safety: High Risk Maintenance Level

Delving deep into the world of hydraulic safety, our online course titled Hydraulic Safety: High Risk Maintenance Level equips workers involved in the repair and maintenance of hydraulic equipment with a thorough understanding of the dangers associated with hydraulic energy and the necessary control measures.

APERÇU DU COURS

The maintenance and repair of machinery that employs hydraulic systems can be fraught with danger. Those involved in such activities often find themselves in high-risk situations where the potential for injury or even death from hydraulic system hazards is quite real. The Hydraulic Safety: High Risk Maintenance Level online course aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of hydraulic hazards, with a particular focus on recognizing these hazards and managing them effectively. The course emphasizes the importance of adhering to strict procedures and mitigating energy risks.

SUJETS DU COURS

Our Hydraulic Safety: High Risk Maintenance Level course covers the following topics online:

Understanding hydraulic fluids
Risks posed by exposure to hydraulic fluids
Identifying potential hydraulic hazards
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Compliance with safety standards and qualifications
Recognized standards and your role
Different types of hydraulic hoses and their construction
Applications of hydraulic hoses
Fabrication of hydraulic hose assemblies
Adherence to specifications and standards
Product lifecycle
Functioning and application of accumulators in hydraulic systems
Testing and discharge procedures for accumulators
Forms of hazardous energy and causes of unexpected movement
Safety through engineered controls
Pressurized grease and its effects
Consequences of air presence in hydraulic systems
Understanding zero energy state
Importance of hazard assessment
Responsibilities prior to commencing work
Inspections and lockout procedures
Environmental impact of hydraulic fluids
Preparation for spills and acceptable disposal practices
Use of biodegradable hydraulic fluids and absorbents
Considering ethical choices
Incidents and fatalities related to hydraulics
Risks associated with modifications to hydraulic components
Fluid power calculations and gravity
Understanding the importance of mechanical seals
Commonly used threads and porting in hydraulics
Pressure rating

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Approximately 10 hours

Note de passage

This online Hydraulic Safety: High Risk Maintenance Level course is designed with tests throughout to reinforce the information presented. All required supplemental materials for this course can be accessed online.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

To receive a certificate of completion, participants must achieve a minimum mark of 80%. Participants are allowed two attempts to achieve the pass mark.

The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals has bestowed this High Risk Maintenance Level course with 1 CMP. The CMP approval number for 2013 is #13024.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

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