Safety Regulations; General Safety Regulations - Gardner Denver L Series Service Manual

4.1 General safety regulations

Danger
Working with compressors involves
dangers that are not immediately
apparent.
Symbols on the machine indicating
dangers may become dirty or
disappear.
Faults and modifications to the
machine may jeopardize safety.
Safety measure required
Everyone working with the machine must have first read and understood the
operating manual. Don't leave this until you start work – it's too late.
Please keep this operating manual handy at all times on the site of the
machine/installation, in the bag provided.
Pay attention to all safety and danger warnings on the machine/installation!
Deploy trained staff only. The responsibility of the personnel for operating,
setting up and maintaining the machine/installation must be clearly defined.
Make sure that only authorized personnel use the machine.
Define who is responsible for operating the machine, and authorize him/her to
ignore instructions from third parties if these instructions could compromise
safety.
Ensure that all safety and danger notices on the machine/system stay fully legible.
In the event of malfunctions, shut down the machine/system immediately and
secure it from being switched on again! Have malfunctions corrected
immediately.
Check the machine/installation for external damage and faults at least once per
shift.
Any changes noticed (including changes in operating performance) must be
reported immediately to the authority or person in charge. If necessary, shut
down and secure it from being switched on again.
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