I-1 Pump Safety Tips

Maintenance personnel should be aware of potential hazards to reduce the risk of accidents

Safety Apparel

• Insulated work gloves when handling hot bearings or using bearing heater.
• Heavy work gloves when handling parts with sharp edges, especially impellers
• Safety glasses (with side shields) for eye protection, especially in machine shop areas.
• Steel-toed shoes for foot protection when handling pants, heavy tools, etc.
• Other personal protective equipment to protect against hazardous/toxic fluids.

• Never operate pump without a coupling guard properly installed.

• Never force piping to make a connection with a pump.
• Use only fasteners of the proper size and material.
• Ensure there are no missing fasteners.
• Beware of corroded or loose fasteners.

• Do not operate below minimum rated flow, or with suction/discharge valves closed.
  
• Do not open vent or drain valves, or remove plugs while system is pressurized.

• Always lockout power.
• Ensure pump is isolated from system and pressure is relieved before disassembling pump, removing plugs, or disconnecting piping.
• Use proper lifting and supporting equipment to prevent serious injury.
• Observe proper decontamination procedures.
• Know and follow company safety regulations.
• Never apply heat to remove impeller.
• Observe all cautions and warnings highlighted in pump instruction manual.