Fusion Equipment Safety
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Units With Hydraulics
For hydraulically operated equipment, it is important to remember
that a sudden hydraulic oil leak can cause serious injury, or even
be fatal if the pressure is high enough.
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the
skin causing serious injury. Keep hands and
body away from pinholes which eject fluid under
pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or paper to
search for leaks. If any fluid is injected into the
skin, it must be immediately removed by a doctor
familiar with this type of injury.
NOTICE: wear safety glasses, and keep face clear of area when
bleeding air from hydraulic system to avoid spraying oil into eyes.
TX03077-2-16-10
WR00078-4-8-93
Pipe Handling Safety
Do not position yourself under supported or raised
pipe. Pipe is heavy and could result in serious injury
or death.
Pipe that is bent can store a great amount of energy.
Do not bend and force the pipe into the machine.
A bent pipe with stored energy could cause serious
injury or death when that energy is released.
It is recommended that the pipe is always be held securely by either
being clamped securely in the fusion machine jaws or attached to the
lifting device.
Ensure all portions of the pipe and fittings are clear before lifting the pipe from the machine. If the pipe becomes
bound in the machine, do not continue to lift the pipe. Lower the pipe into the machine and ensure the pipe is clear
before lifting again.
Keep persons that are not involved in handling pipe away from handling operations. Persons that are involved with
handling operations keep away from the pipe when the pipe and handling equipment are in motion. When the
pipe and handling equipment are in motion, all persons involved in handling pipe should be able to see all other
persons at all times. If any handling person is not in sight, immediately stop moving equipment and pipe and locate
that person. Do not continue until all persons are accounted for and in sight.
NOTICE: Do not leave machine unattended while the Power Pack is running. When not operating the machine, turn
off the Power Pack. This will prevent accidental or unintentional movement of the machine.
Never push, roll, dump or drop pipe lengths, bundles or coils off the
truck, off handling equipment or into a trench. Always use appropriate
equipment to lift, move and lower the pipe.
TX04586-07-24-14
WR00097-4-17-13
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