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Hydraulic Systems Preventive Maintenance.
- INFORMATION DATE : 19920714
- RECORD TYPE : Hazard Information Bulletin
- SUBJECT : Hydraulic Systems Preventive Maintenance.
July 14, 1992
MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
THRU: LEO CAREY
Director
Office of Field Programs
FROM: THOMAS J. SHEPICH
Director
Directorate of Technical Support
SUBJECT: Hazard Information Bulletin - Hydraulic Systems
Preventive Maintenance
The Atlanta Regional Office has brought to our attention potential hazards
arising from leaking hydraulic lines on frying equipment in the food
processing industry. Such leaks near an ignition source may result in
serious fire hazards.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard T2.24.1-1991,
Hydraulic Fluid Power - Systems Standard for Stationary Industrial
Machinery applies to such equipment. In addition, the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standards J517-1989, Hydraulic Hose and
J1273-1986, Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Hose and Hose
Assemblies which are referenced in ANSI T2.24.1-1991 apply to the hose
and hose assemblies for these equipment.
Stein Inc., a supplier of commercial-scale frying equipment, has issued a
safety advisory recommending weekly inspection of hydraulic hoses for
signs of damage and immediate repair or replacement of damaged hoses.
Stein also recommends hydraulic piping to and from fryers, charmarkers,
and searing sections be made of rigid malleable iron pipe and not flexible
hosing. Additionally, Stein strongly urges that easily accessible,
emergency remote gas and hydraulic shut-off stations be placed at logical
locations within the plant as a way to restrict fuel sources from feeding
the fire, thus reducing the potential for loss of life and property
damage.
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The Directorate of Technical Support issues Hazard Information
Bulletins (HIBs) in accordance with OSHA Instruction CPL 2.65 to
provide relevant information regarding potentially unrecognized safety and
health hazards; and inadequacies of materials, devices, techniques, or
engineering controls. HIBs are initiated based on information provided by
the field staff, studies, reports and concerns expressed by safety and
health professionals, employers, and the public. Information is compiled
based on a comprehensive evaluation of available facts and latest
literature. HIBs are normally prepared in coordination with affected
parties.
Compliance and Consultation personnel should be aware of the applicable
ANSI and SAE standards for equipment that use hydraulic fluid. The hose
and hose assembly should be checked for proper selection, installation and
maintenance as required by the ANSI and SAE standards.
Please distribute this bulletin to all Area Offices, State Plan States and
Consultation Projects.
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