Responsibilities Of The Operator - ferrotec CARRERA Operation Manual

High Voltage Power Supply
Type: CARRERA
3.5

Responsibilities of the Operator

Version 1.3_15 EN
In the EEA (European Economic Area) national implementation
of the framework directive 89/391/EEC and corresponding
individual directives, in particular the directive 2009/104/EEC
concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the
use of work equipment by workers at work, as amended, are to
be observed and adhered to. In Germany the Plant Safety
Ordinance of October 2002 must be observed (translation of
the above-mentioned directive into national law).
The operator must (where necessary) obtain any local operating
permits required and observe the provisions contained therein
In addition to this he must observe local laws and regulations on
- personnel safety (accident prevention regulations)
- safety of work materials and tools (safety equipment and
maintenance)
- disposal of products (laws on wastes)
- disposal of materials (laws on wastes)
- cleaning (cleaning agents and disposal)
- environmental protection.
In addition, the owner must note:

A constant hazard evaluation of the workplaces (danger of
hands being crushed, danger of stumbling) is to be carried
out. The measures are to be defined in work instructions and
the working personnel are to be instructed accordingly

The supervisors must check compliance with the measures
stated in the work instructions.

Ensure that the operating personnel are suitably trained.

Work on electrical equipment is only to be carried out by
suitably trained persons. The connecting cables and
terminals must be properly insulated and covered.

It is only possible to ensure optimal functioning of the
elements if the machine controller is working perfectly. The
switching states of the limit switches must be properly
incorporated into the machine controller and the signal cables
must be in perfect condition.
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