As he is raising the body to tip the load, hydraulic fluid escapes from one of the hoses or rams. What should Jonathan do?

Explanation: • Lower the body and call a fitter: No, this would not be possible as the body would either be locked into position by the non-return valves or more fluid could be forced out of the damaged area.
• Try to stem the leak using tape or other waterproof material: No. This fluid would be under high pressure and will pass through a person's skin causing serious injury.
• Get some water, and wash the spilt hydraulic fluid away: No. the spill should be contained but attempting to wash it away will spread the oil. making the ground slippery over a wide area and increasing the chances of the oil making its way into the watercourse.
• Call a fitter and contain the escaping fluid by means of a spill kit or other facility: Yes, under no account should the driver put him/herself at risk by attempting a repair, instead they should contain the escaping fluid which would otherwise be an environmental hazard. The oil should be contained or minimised by deploying a spill kit or creating a physical barrier with earth etc.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Technical Matters