Safety Case Study: Hydraulic Line Inspection

Hydraulic lines on equipment need to be properly checked and maintained. This should only be done by trained personnel due to the risk of being exposed to pressurized fluids. Hydraulic fluid in these lines are under high pressure and can cause severe physical damage if exposure is not treated right away. In this short scenario, you’ll see how, what appears to be a minor puncture wound, results in a life threatening injury.