Dangers Present When Loading/Moving Machines; General Workplace Dangers - Gardner Denver L55 User And Service Manual

4.5 Dangers present when loading/moving machines

Danger
Loose parts may fall off when lifting.
The compressor may fall if mistakes are
made when lifting.
Safety components may be damaged if
lifted incorrectly.

4.6 General workplace dangers

Danger
This manual only describes how to work
safely with the compressor itself. But
other dangers will arise during work.
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Safety measure required
All loose parts must first be removed or secured; parts fitted so that they can
turn like doors etc. must be secured and made immobile.
Parts to be removed for transport purposes must be carefully refitted and
fixed again before putting the machine / installation back into operation.
Only use lifting tackle approved for the weight in question.
Observe the operating manual for the lifting tackle.
When heavy loads are being conveyed by means of hoisting gear, it is
imperative to keep well clear of the load in order to avoid accidents.
The person giving the instructions must be within sight or voice contact with
the operator.
Machines may only be hoisted correctly using hoisting gear in accordance
with the information in the operating manual (lifting spots for heavy-lift
facilities etc.)
To avoid damage to the system or external installations, the compressed-air
connection, cooling water connection, condensation drain and electrical
connection should be isolated from external lines and hoses.
The system must be set up on a level surface with full contact between its
base frame and the supporting surface.
Safety measure required
Please note and pass on general statutory and other binding regulations that
may supplement the operating manual for the prevention of accidents and the
protection of the environment. Such obligations may be for example the
handling of hazardous materials, or the provision and/or wearing of personal
protective equipment, or traffic regulations.
Instructions, including supervisory responsibility and duty of notification for
taking account of special in-plant factors, for example regarding work
organization, sequences of operations, personnel assigned to certain tasks,
are to be added to the operating manual.
Before starting work, make yourself familiar with the working environment at
the installation site.
The location and operation of fire extinguishers must be made known.
Observe the instructions concerning fire alarm and fire fighting.
Set up the machine in such a way that no inlets, outlets or gates are blocked.
When handling chemical substances, observe the safety regulations
applicable for the product.
Caution when handling process materials (risk of burning / scalding).
August 20, 2018