Hydraulic Handling Safety Course
Online course of 300 h in hydraulic handling safety. 6 modules covering Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention, Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment) and Automation Studio. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the specific risks of hydraulic systems, including fluid injection.
Apply procedures for residual energy removal and lockout.
Select, install and inspect hoses and connections safely.
Plan safe interventions on machines with pressurised circuits.
Respond to emergencies and hydraulic injection injuries.
Draft safe working procedures in line with prevention regulations.
Design a hydraulic safety training programme for a company.
Who it's for
- Occupational risk prevention technician who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
- Hydraulic systems mechanic who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
- Maintenance manager who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
- Industrial safety trainer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
- Workshop safety coordinator who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
- Fleet maintenance supervisor who wants to specialise in Hydraulic Handling Safety.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter machinery workshops.
What you'll work with
- Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention
- Royal Decree 1215/1997 (work equipment)
- ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power. Safety)
- ISO 14118 (prevention of unexpected start-up)
- ISO 12100 (safety of machinery. Risk assessment)
- ISO 18752 (rubber hydraulic hoses)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Energy stored in a hydraulic system1.2High-pressure fluid injection into the skin1.3Ejection of fluid and components1.4Hose whip on rupture1.5Falling of loads suspended by the equipment1.6Burns from fluid and hot surfaces1.7Fire risk from sprayed leaks1.8Contact with oils and skin conditions1.9Real cases and their mechanism1.10Workshop: identifying risks in an intervention
2.1Where energy remains after the machine stops2.2Accumulators: risk and safe discharge2.3Suspended loads and their mechanical support2.4Lockout and tagging procedure2.5Verifying absence of pressure2.6Controlled depressurisation of the circuit2.7Test points and their safe use2.8Appropriate tool for opening connections2.9Safe dismantling sequence2.10Practical: lockout procedure for a machine
3.1Hose selection by pressure and fluid3.2Bend radii and friction3.3Installation and protection against abrasion3.4Crimping and connections: common errors3.5Periodic hose inspection3.6Criteria for preventive replacement3.7Protection against hose whip3.8Quick couplings and residual pressure3.9Traceability of installed hoses3.10Practical: inspection of a machine's hoses
4.1Prior assessment of the intervention4.2Appropriate personal protective equipment4.3Leak detection without exposing hands4.4Working with the engine running: when and how4.5Communication between operator and maintenance technician4.6Work area, order and cleanliness4.7Spill clean-up and anti-slip measures4.8Disposal of oils and filters4.9Working in confined spaces of the machine4.10Practical: drafting a safe procedure
5.1Response to fluid injection into the skin5.2Medical urgency and information for healthcare staff5.3Response to splashes in the eyes5.4Burns from hot fluid5.5Fire from an oil leak5.6Major spill and containment5.7Alerting and communicating the emergency5.8Drills and practical training5.9Incident investigation5.10Practical: workshop emergency protocol
6.1Risk assessment of the workshop and fleet6.2Written procedures and compliance6.3Staff training and authorisation6.4Supervision and preventive observation6.5Documentation and records6.6Purchasing components and safety requirements6.7Area safety indicators6.8Common errors in hydraulic handling6.9Safety culture in the workshop6.10Final project: hydraulic safety plan for a workshop
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Automation Studio, FluidSIM, AutoCAD, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real lockout-tagout simulation procedures, circuit depressurisation practice, and inspection of hoses and fittings. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the specific risks of hydraulic systems, including fluid injection.
Apply procedures for residual energy removal and lockout.
Select, install and inspect hoses and connections safely.
Plan safe interventions on machines with pressurised circuits.
Respond to emergencies and hydraulic injection injuries.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulations.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with Automation Studio, FluidSIM, AutoCAD and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry title.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Consult the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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