Why do those specifying components and working with hydraulic systems need to understand safety? Those specifying components need to understand the working pressure, temperature and the type of fluid being used. If wrongly selected and specified against a set of specification this can lead to premature failure and potential risk. For example who knows the pressure rating of a standard 2″ BSP male-male adaptor? The answer is around 69 bar. This is surprising but not common knowldge.
Working with hydraulic systems poses real risks. If the unit has not been maintained then do you know when the hoses were made and then when they need changing? If there are oil leaks, is it a problem or not? Does the oil create a slipping or fire hazard.
Learning through experience is good as long as it does result is risking the safety of personnel. Training on your site can point out the hazards when work with or specifying parts of hydraulic systems.
We are experienced hydraulic systems engineers and relay our experience to improve your knowledge.
