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4.1.3 Risk Assessment for Pump Maintenance
1) Risk of Pump Falling
There are certain precautions which must be taken when working around
adhere to the proper guidelines for transporting or lifting of the pump can result in personal injury, or
damage to the pump itself.
When moving or lifting the pump, please keep the following in mind:
• Pumps and related parts are heavy, and must be moved using the proper steps as
outlined in Section 2.3 "Hoisting & Transportation" on page 24.
• When moving the pump, you must observe the center of gravity and also the maximum
weight of the load.
• Only use suitable slings with sufficient load-bearing capacity.
• Only use proper hoisting attachment points to lift the motor.
• Never stand underneath the motor while it is being lifted or suspended.
• Never stand between the suspended load and a stationary object (such as a wall or
floor)
• Keep the surrounding area clear from obstructions, and free from people
2) Metal Splinters due to Sharp Spindle Flights
This mostly occurs because the spindles touched while in operation. Reasons for touching spindles are
failure to correctly install the spindles on the shaft or foreign material entered the pump and scratched the
spindles and the pump housing.
3) Pinched Fingers / Cut Fingers
Pinched fingers occur when the pump is manually moved while the pump housing is removed. Carrying
the pump on the spindles is risky because the spindles can turn towards each other.
4.1.4 Safety Measures
1) LOTO - Follow factory instructions for LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out).
2) Wear Gloves - To prevent burns and cuts.
3) Hands-On Training - Qualified Maintenance Technicians performing
training. They need to become familiar with the pump, the required tools, the supporting documents and
charts.
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