Operating Personnel Requirements; Personal Protection Equipment; Regular Inspections - DEMAG DRF 200 Assembly Instructions Manual

2.6

Operating personnel requirements

Only authorised and trained personnel may work on the installation. The personnel must have received instruction
on the installation functions and any hazards that may occur.
Every individual given the task of working on or with the installation must have read and understood the instruc‐
tions before any work starts.
Persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicines which affect their reactions must not work on or with
the installation.
Age and job-specific regulations relevant at the place where the installation is operated must be observed for the
selection of any personnel.
Personnel are obliged to report to the owner without delay any changes to the installation that impair safety.
For independent operation (operator) or maintenance (trained maintenance fitter) of the installation, the owner
may only employ persons
● who are at least 18 years of age,
● who are mentally and physically suitable,
● who have been instructed in the operation and maintenance of the installation and who have proven their quali‐
fication to the owner in this respect.
2.7

Personal protection equipment

When work is carried out on or with the installation, the following protective equipment is recommended to be
worn according to the owner's hazard assessment:
● Protective clothing, closely fitting working clothes (low tear strength, no loose sleeves, no rings or any other
jewellery, etc.);
● Safety shoes to protect against falling parts and against slipping;
● Safety helmet to be worn by everybody in the danger zone.
2.8

Regular inspections

The owner of the installation may be obliged to carry out regular inspections by national industrial safety legisla‐
tion and regional regulations. In Germany, this is specified by the accident prevention regulations for winches,
hoists and towing devices (BGV D8) and the accident prevention regulations for cranes (BGV D6), for example.
These specify that
● the installation must be inspected before it is put into operation,
● the installation must be inspected regularly.
The owner is obliged to ensure that the installation complies with the latest rules and regulations and to observe
new regulations at all times.
If no comparable inspection regulations or requirements apply at the place where the installation is operated, we
recommend compliance with the above-mentioned regulations.
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