Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Signal Words; Why Safety Is Important - Wallenstein 1C3472 Operator's Manual

BXC34
Cart Chipper

2. Safety

2.1 Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BE ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages
on the Wallenstein Chipper-Shredder and in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in the safety
message.

2.2 Signal Words

The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION determine
the seriousness level of the warning messages in this manual.
The appropriate signal word for each message in this manual
has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER –
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT – To avoid confusing equipment protection with
personal safety messages, a signal word IMPORTANT indicates
a situation that if not avoided, could result in damage to the
machine.

2.3 Why Safety is Important

Three Big Reasons:
• Accidents Disable and Kill
• Accidents Cost
• Accidents Can Be Avoided
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance
of your Wallenstein product. YOU must make sure that anyone
who is going to use, maintain or work around the machine is
familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and
related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This
manual explains all safety practices that should be followed
while using your Wallenstein equipment.
YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect
you but also the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with the recommended
operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

2.4 Safety Rules

• Provide operating instructions to all
employees before allowing them to
operate the machine.
• Read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and follow them. The most important safety
device on this equipment is a SAFE operator.
• Review safety related items annually with all personnel who
will be operating or performing maintenance.
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Safety