• Ensure that work area is clean and free of any obstruction
• Ensure that floor is dry and non slippery
• Ensure there is sufficient light to clearly see
• Ensure sufficient ventilation - fresh air

• Full SABS approved overalls
• Safety glasses
• Safety boots
• In plant environment hardhat
• Any other PPE as required by employer

• Do not do any maintenance on couplings unless you are authorized
• Do not do any maintenance with out proper lockout (mechanical and electrical) - Videos
• Replace all guards after maintenance on couplings
• Keep hands away fro moving parts
• Use correct tools

It is important that good housekeeping is applied when working with couplings.  After maintenance is done the following should be observed:
 

• Clean area of all maintenance material such as rags, packaging
• Cover fasteners with copper grease to prevent corrosion
• Tools must be cleaned and returned to toolbox
• Special tools should be returned to stores
• Dispose of worn and broken couplings to company regulation to prevent pollution
• Worn couplings can be recycled