Qualification Of Personnel - Bosch Rexroth H-4WEH XE Series Operating Instructions Manual

Qualification of personnel

for the installation and
commissioning of valves in
explosion-proof areas
2.4 Qualification of personnel
The activities described in this documentation require basic knowledge of
mechanics, electrics, hydraulics, pneumatics as well as knowledge of the appropriate
technical terms. For transporting and handling the product, additional knowledge
of how to handle lifting gear and the necessary attachment devices is required. In
order to ensure safe use, these activities may only be carried out by an expert in the
respective field or an instructed person under the direction and supervision of an
expert.
Experts are those who are able to recognize potential dangers and apply the
appropriate safety measures due to their professional training, knowledge and
experience, as well as their understanding of the relevant conditions pertaining
to the work to be undertaken. An expert must observe the relevant specific
professional rules and have the necessary expert knowledge.
For example, for hydraulic products, the term expert knowledge refers to the
following:
• Reading and completely understanding hydraulic schemes,
• In particular, completely understanding the correlations regarding the
safety equipment and
• having knowledge of the function and set-up of hydraulic components.
Personnel shall be qualified as follows to the extent necessary to fulfill their tasks:
• Understanding of the general principles of explosion protection, protection classes
and device labeling
• Understanding of the corresponding aspects affecting the protection concept
• Understanding of the contents of certificates and relevant parts of this standard
• General understanding of the test, maintenance and repair requirements from
IEC 60079-17
• Familiarity with the specific methods to be used for selection and construction of
devices referenced in this standard
• Understanding of the additional importance of work permit systems and safe
electrical separation regarding explosion protection.
Bosch Rexroth offers measures supporting training in specific fields. Please find
an overview of the training contents on the Internet at:
http://www.boschrexroth.de/didactic
Safety instructions
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