Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Hydraulic Safety Guide
A hydraulic safety guide with ordered steps for farm workers on relieving pressure, checking hoses, avoiding fluid injection injuries, and servicing hydraulic equipment safely.
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The steps on this page
- Read the operator's manual first
- Lower implements to the ground
- Shut down and relieve pressure
- Never use hands to find leaks
- Use cardboard or a tool to check
- Inspect hoses and fittings
- Replace worn hoses promptly
- Seek medical care for any injection injury
- Record repairs made
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and eXtension.
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