History of the Fluid Power Safety Institute™
The FPSI, founded by Rory S. McLaren in 1998 to advance all areas of hydraulic safety, came about as the result of cumulative expertise over two decades earning itself the reputation as the most highly decorated hydraulics training company in America. During this time the FPSI has developed numerous state-of-the-art simulators, cutaway models and hydraulic components to facilitate instruction and learning. As an accident investigator and reconstruction specialist, the director of the FPSI is well acquainted with the problems of safety in the fluid power industry and has since the mid-1980s dedicated his expertise to creating awareness of occupational safety through training. The FPSI also advocates safety awareness in industrial design and the manufacture of hydraulic machinery. Significant developments in the history of the FPSI include the manufacture of customized safety devices to facilitate task-specific training and operating an online store specializing in diagnostic instrumentation for hydraulic systems.

Research & Development
The FPSI has launched a new apparatus – a world first – which is a fully functional interactive hydraulic system for training in the classroom. Features include touch-screen control; virtual load at the push of a button; both conventional open center and pressure manifold environments; on-board pressure/leak component test system; one trainer for teaching basic/intermediate and troubleshooting hydraulics; caters to industrial and mobile hydraulics; exclusive quick-disconnect safety covers; turn-key system which includes student and instructor workbooks; dynamic PowerPoint CD’s; interactive CD’s; and unparalleled support; train-the Trainer Workshops; no product bias; extensive “safety-based” curriculum for mobile and industrial hydraulics; available with complete electronics package; optional bolt-on accessory plate allows you to add components at you convenience; swing-out power unit for comprehensive pump testing; swing-out hose caddy; stand-alone trainers add flexibility to your training needs: closed-loop (hydrostatic) training; pressure compensated and/or load sensing trainer; cavitation trainer; and pressure/leak component test trainer. For more information contact Rory S. McLaren.

Mission Statement of the Fluid Power Safety Institute™
Our mission is to act as a strategic alliance for the promotion and implementation of extensive methodologies based on occupational safety through training and certification of personnel within industries utilizing fluid power for maintenance, design, sales, and engineering. Our purpose in executing practical task-specific knowledge on accident prevention is twofold: to avert occupational hazards in areas of construction, agriculture, aviation, military, forestry, mining, and manufacturing where fluid power is used; and to attain a firm commitment from related organizations to acknowledge this energy resource as a recognized potential occupational hazard that warrants a continuous educational effort.

The FPSI slogan: "Fluid Power Safety doesn't just happen. It has to be pursued!"

Rory S. McLaren
Founder and Director
Fluid Power Safety Institute™