Personnel Qualification; Residual Dangers; General Safety Instructions - Wacker Neuson IREN Operator's Manual

3 Security
Use a risk assessment to identify the dangers that result from the working conditions at the site of
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application.
Create operating instructions for the operation of this machine.
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Periodically check whether the user instructions correspond to the current state of regulations.
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Clearly regulate and specify responsibilities for operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and
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cleaning.
Regularly train employees and inform them about potential hazards.
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Provide employees with the necessary equipment.
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3.4

Personnel qualification

This machine may only be installed and operated by trained personnel.
Faulty operation, misuse or operation by untrained personnel can endanger the health of the operator
or third parties and lead to damage to or total loss of the machine.
In addition, the operator should be:
physically and mentally fit.
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not under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that can impair responsiveness.
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familiar with the safety instructions in this manual.
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familiar with the intended use of this machine.
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the minimum age (18 years) to operate this machine.
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Be instructed in the independent operation of the machine.
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Be authorized to operate machines and systems independently according to the standards of safety
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engineering.
3.5

Residual dangers

Residual dangers in particular are hazards when dealing with machines that, despite a safe design,
cannot be eliminated.
These residual dangers are not obvious and may be the source of a possible injury or health hazard.
If unforeseeable residual dangers occur, the operation of the machine is to be stopped immediately and
the competent supervisor is to be informed. This supervisor shall make the following decisions and
initiate everything required to eliminate the occurring danger.
If necessary, the machine manufacturer is to be informed.
3.6

General safety instructions

The safety instructions in this chapter include the "General Safety Instructions", which should be
reported in the manual in accordance with the applicable standards. There may be information that is
not relevant to this machine.
3.6.1 Working area
Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the working environment e.g. load-bearing capacity of
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the floor or obstacles in the environment.
Make working area safe for the public transport sector.
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Necessary fuse protection of walls and ceilings e.g. in trenches.
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Keep the working area tidy. Cluttered or dark working areas can lead to accidents.
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Using this machine in an explosive atmosphere is prohibited.
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When using this machine, children and unauthorized individuals must be kept away. Distraction can
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lead to loss of control of the machine.
Always protect the machine against tilting, rolling, sliding, and crashing. Risk of injury!
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3.6.2 Service
The machine should only be maintained/repaired by technically trained personnel.
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Use only original spare parts and accessories. This ensures the operational safety of the machine.
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3.6.3 Personal safety
Working under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or drugs can lead to serious injuries.
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Protective equipment should be worn for all work. Appropriate personal protective equipment
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considerably reduces the risk of injury.
Remove any tools before the machine is put into operation. Tools that are located on a rotating
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machine part can be ejected and cause serious injury.
Always ensure good footing.
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