General Safety Practices; Relevant Personnel; Safety Communication; Safe Use Of Equipment - GasTech D-Guard2S Operator's Manual

Digital gas detector with sounder strobe
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6. GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

6.1.

Relevant Personnel

Ensure all personnel directly responsible or involved with installation, operation and maintenance of the
equipment make reference to this manual in conjunction with any relevant risk assessments conducted to
identify and minimise potential hazards.
6.2.

Safety Communication

All safety instructions, usage conditions and restrictions given within this manual must be communicated to all
users. These requirements are necessary to identify and control potential risk associated with possible misuse
or incorrect application of this piece of equipment. In the event of damage or malfunction to the detector that
results in the potential to compromise the health and safety of any personnel, the owner/operator should notify
the manufacturer immediately.
6.3.

Safe Use of Equipment

Equipment as supplied has been manufactured within the controls of relevant International and/or Australian
Standards and state legislative requirements. Equipment identified within this manual has been designed for a
specific purpose, therefore any modification or damage to it must be reported to the manufacturer to allow for
repair or replacement.
The instructions within this manual must be observed as an aid towards achieving maximum safety during
operation.
6.4.

Modifications to Equipment

Modifications to the design or construction of this equipment is not permitted under the conditions
of its warranty.
6.5.

Equipment Knowledge

Experience in the use of, and a technical understanding of this equipment is essential for its safe installation,
operation, maintenance and removal from an application. If in doubt, seek advice from a supervisor and/or
contact Gastech immediately.
Mechanical, electrical installation and maintenance of plant and equipment, must only be carried out by
appropriately, trained, qualified and competent personnel.
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