Education is perhaps the greatest safety measure that can be pursued by hydraulic brake press operators. Operators should be familiar with the "ins and outs" involved with properly operating hydraulic brake presses. Specific training needs to be pursued by potential hydraulic brake press operators before they are given a chance to operate these machines.
Presence sensing devices automatically stop the hydraulic brake press's stroke in cases where the sensing field is interrupted. Two-hand controls prevent the operator's hands from getting too close to the point of operation during a machine stroke. Restraints can also be used to prevent the operator from coming anywhere close to moving components.
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, power transmission components of hydraulic brake presses that are totally enclosed decrease the operator's risk of incurring an injury while operating these devices. Hydraulic brake press operators should keep their work area clean and free of clutter. Using non-slip floor pads helps prevent the operator from falling or slipping near hydraulic brake presses.