A system for tensioning a stud that projects from a structural member is provided. The system comprises a safety guard including a guard housing and a hydraulic interlock assembly, and a tensioning system coupled with a first end of the stud. The guard housing surrounds at least a portion of the tensioning system and is coupled with a second end of the stud and the hydraulic interlock assembly. The hydraulic interlock assembly is coupled with the guard housing and the tensioning system. The hydraulic interlock assembly provides fluid communication of a hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic source to the tensioning system to tension the stud.