Exposure Level Hydraulic Safety Course

Hydraulic Safety Exposure Level Online Course

Workers are exposed to hydraulic systems on many different levels. Many hydraulic incidents and fatalities are a result of people working around hydraulic systems without understanding the related hazards. This online Hydraulic Safety: Exposure Level course provides an awareness of hydraulic hazards in the workplace. Special attention is given to the most common misconceptions, including environmental health.

Training Courses Topics

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

Lifecycle

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

Hydraulic Safety: Exposure Level Online Course Duration
Approximately 4.5 hours

Hydraulic Safety: Exposure Level Online Test
Testing conducted throughout this online Hydraulic Safety course is designed to reinforce the information presented. Supplemental materials necessary to complete this course can be accessed online.

Hydraulic Safety: Exposure Level Certificate Of Completion
Users will receive their certificate of completion, hard hat sticker, and wallet cards by mail within 21 business days of course completion. Certificates and wallet cards are valid for 3 years and are indicated on each.

Hydraulic Safety: Exposure Level Online Course Continuing Education Credits
Continued Education Units for Water Waste Water Operators:

Ontario CEU value 0.4

Alberta CEU value 0.6

Universally Compatible
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable 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.