MTS Insight Material Testing Systems - Manual (Page 29)

Safety 29
Locate Lockout/tagout
points
Know where the lockout/tagout point is for all of the supply energies associated
with your system. This includes the hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and water
supplies (as appropriate) for your system to ensure that the system is isolated
from these energies when required.
Know facility safe
procedures
Most facilities have internal procedures and rules regarding safe practices within
the facility. Be aware of these safe practices and incorporate them into your daily
operation of the system.
Locate Emergency
Stop buttons
Know the location of all the system Emergency Stop buttons so that you can
stop the system quickly in an emergency. Ensure that an Emergency Stop button
is located within 2 meters (6 feet) of the operator at all times.
Know controls
Before you operate the system for the first time, make a trial run through the
operating procedures with the power off. Locate all hardware and software
controls and know what their functions are and what adjustments they require. If
any control function or operating adjustment is not clear, review the applicable
information until you understand it thoroughly.
Have first aid available
Accidents can happen even when you are careful. Arrange your operator
schedules so that a properly trained person is always close by to render first aid.
In addition, ensure that local emergency contact information is posted clearly and
in sight of the system operator.
Know potential crush
and pinch points
Be aware of potential crush and pinch points on your system and keep personnel
and equipment clear of these areas.
Know electrical
hazards
When the system electrical power is turned on, minimize the potential for
electrical shock hazards. Wear clothing and use tools that are properly insulated
for electrical work. Avoid contact with exposed wiring or switch contacts.
Whenever possible, turn off electrical power when you work on or in proximity
to any electrical system component. Observe the same precautions as those given
for any other high-voltage machinery.
Keep bystanders
safely away
Keep bystanders at a safe distance from all equipment. Never allow bystanders to
touch specimens or equipment while the test is running.
Wear proper clothing
Do not wear neckties, shop aprons, loose clothing or jewelry, or long hair that
could get caught in equipment and result in an injury. Remove loose clothing or
jewelry and restrain long hair.
Remove flammable
fluids from test
specimen
Remove flammable fluids from their containers or from components before you
install the container or component in a test system. If desired, you can replace the
flammable fluid with a non-flammable fluid to maintain the proper proportion of
weight and balance.
Check bolt ratings and
torques
To ensure a reliable product, fasteners (such as bolts and tie rods) used in MTS-
manufactured systems are torqued to specific requirements. Overtorquing or
undertorquing a fastener can create a hazardous situation due to the high forces
and pressures present in MTS test systems.