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Is Safety First?

Posted December 10, 2008 8:30 AM

A new sleeving system for high pressure hydraulic hoses mitigates dangers from pinhole or catastrophic failures. But how aware are your personnel of the dangers of seemingly innocuous small leaks? A thin, high pressure stream can actually penetrate skin with toxic fluid. What health and safety training do you provide your personnel that has proven effective in reducing accidents and injury? What works for you?

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