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Hydraulic Safety: Exposure Level

This online course is structured for individuals who are in proximity to hydraulic machinery, aiming to increase awareness about the potential hazards of hydraulics in a work environment.

APERÇU DU COURS

Many workers interact with hydraulic systems in various capacities. A significant percentage of hydraulic accidents and fatalities stem from employees operating around these systems without adequate knowledge of the associated risks.

This online course titled Hydraulic Safety: Exposure Level aims to heighten awareness about the potential dangers posed by hydraulic systems in the workplace. It focuses on debunking prevalent misconceptions and highlights aspects of environmental health.

SUJETS DU COURS

The Hydraulic Safety: Exposure Level online course covers the following areas:

Hydraulic fluids
Exposure to hydraulic fluids
Potential hazards
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Safety standards and qualifications
Your role in your facility
Types of hydraulic hoses and construction
Hydraulic hose applications
Hydraulic hose assembly fabrications
Specifications and standards
Life cycle
How accumulators work and their applications
Forms of hazardous energy
Commonly used thread connections in hydraulic systems
Pressure ratings
Types of seals and applications
Maintenance and planning
Importance of seals guarding
System considerations
Devices
Pressurized grease
Gravity
Overhanging and runaway hazards
Effects of modifications to hydraulic components
Hazards of welding hydraulic components
Purpose of hazard assessment
General responsibilities
Before work begins
Inspections
Lockout
Zero energy state
Hydraulic fluids and the environment
Spill preparedness
Acceptable disposal practices

DURÉE DU COURS EN LIGNE

Estimated 4.5 hours

Note de passage

Testing is integrated throughout this online Hydraulic Safety course to reinforce the information provided. All necessary additional materials needed to complete this course are available online.

CERTIFICAT DE RÉALISATION

Upon successful completion of the course, users will receive their certificate of completion, hard hat sticker, and wallet cards by mail within 21 business days. The validity of certificates and wallet cards is 3 years, as stated on each.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Continuing Education Units for Water Waste Water Operators

Ontario CEU value 0.4
Alberta CEU value 0.6

This course is designed following standards that allow playback on most internet-enabled devices with standard web browsing capabilities, including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smartphones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

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