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Safety
4.5 Obligations of the operator
4.5
Obligations of the operator
4.6
Qualification of staff
4.7
Residual hazards
4.8
General safety instructions
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• Know and implement applicable health and safety regulations.
• In a risk assessment, identify hazards arising from working conditions
at the place of use.
• Create operating instructions for the operation of this machine.
• Regularly check whether the operating instructions correspond to the
current status of the regulations.
• Clearly regulate and define responsibilities for installation, operation,
troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning.
• Train personnel at regular intervals and inform them about possible
dangers.
• Refresh instruction at regular intervals.
• Keep records of the training received and make them available to the
competent authority on request.
• Provide personnel with the necessary protective equipment.
This machine may only be put into operation and operated by trained per-
sonnel.
In the event of misuse, abuse or operation by untrained personnel, there
is a danger to the health of the operators and/or third parties, as well as
damage or total failure of the machine.
In addition, the following requirements apply to the operator:
• Physical and mental suitability.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• No influence on reactivity by drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Familiarity with the safety instructions in this operator's manual.
• Familiarity with the intended use of this machine.
• Instructed in the independent operation of the machine.
Residual hazards are special hazards when handling machines that can-
not be eliminated despite their safety-conscious design.
These residual hazards are not obviously identifiable and may be the
source of a potential injury or health hazard.
If unforeseeable residual hazards occur, the machine must be stopped
immediately and the responsible supervisor informed. The latter makes
further decisions and takes all necessary steps to eliminate the danger
that arises.
If necessary, the manufacturer must be informed.
The safety instructions in this chapter contain the "General safety instruc-
tions", which must be listed in the operator's manual in accordance with
the applicable standards. It may contain instructions which are not relev-
ant for this machine.
Operator's manual | VP | 5100056064 | 02/2020 | [en]
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