Don't 'Blow It' with Hydraulics Safety

摘要

Arborists work with equipment utilizing hydraulics every day - chippers, chip-dump beds, stump grinders, aerial lifts and the list goes on. While accidents from hydraulic-fluid leaks are rare within the tree care industry, they can result in serious injuries and even amputation.Before we talk about hydraulic injuries and how to prevent them, let's look at some statistics:The pressure needed to penetrate skin is only 100 psi.Chippers, chip-dump beds, stump grinders and other equipment used daily by arborists can run at 4000 psi or higher.