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3. Safety
3.7 Safety precautions for the operating personnel
· Work on the machine must only be carried out by instructed,
skilled personnel.
· Only skilled personnel who have received training or instruc-
tion must be deployed.
· The generally recognised code of occupational health and
safety as well as accident prevention regulations must be
observed.
· Please keep first aid equipment (first aid kit) in easy reach.
· The owner will require that operating personnel wear per-
sonal protective equipment (safety shoes and sturdy work
clothing).
3.7.1 Work which may be done by the operating personnel
· Activate, deactivate the machine.
· Place the various parts.
· Start the assembly cycle.
· Remove the assembled drawers.
· Cleaning the machine
Fig. 3: Placement / removal
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Requirements on operators
The operator must organise the work environment so as to
permit optimum, continuous production.
The operator must be receive instruction before commencing
work for the first time and every year thereafter.
Prior to commencing work, all persons working on or at the
system shall undertake to
· follow the basic regulations on health and safety at work
and on accident prevention,
· wear personal / workplace related protective clothing and
equipment for the purpose of ensuring work safety and use
such while working if they are necessary for safety reasons.
Work must only performed for which authorisation has been
given.
For example:
Work on pneumatic equipment must only be carried out by a
specialist specifically trained to do so or by instructed persons
under the direction and supervision of such a specialist in
accordance with the applicable technical regulations.
3.8
Safety precautions while operating the machine
The machine must only be put into operation in a fully ins-
talled and operational state.
The machine must only be operated if all safety guards and
safety related equipment e.g.
protective claddings or enclosures, are in working order and
undamaged.
· On putting the system into operation, the operator must
make sure that all safety equipment and protective guards as
well as the controls are in correct working order and free of
damage.
The workplace environment must be kept clean and tidy at all
times. This must be ensured by internal checks.
· Immediately report any irregularities or malfunctions to the
department / person responsible.
If necessary, the machine must be shut down immediately
and made safe.
3. Safety
3.9 Safety precautions during maintenance work
Maintenance work must only be performed by the
manufacturer's skilled personnel or under the manufacturer's
supervision.
· If the machine is completely shut down for servicing and
repair work, it must be prevented from switching back on
unexpectedly.
· If necessary, please cordon off maintenance zone, providing
a wide safety margin!
· Attach a warning sign.
· For maintenance measures use tools that are appropriate for
the work involved.
· Servicing and repair work must only be carried out by the
owner's qualified personnel.
· If safety devices need removing for servicing and repair
work, they must be refitted and checked as soon as the work
has been completed.
· Always tighten screw connections that have been loosened
during servicing and repair work.
· At the start of work, connections and screw connectors must
be cleaned of oil, operating consumables and dirt.
· Make sure operating consumables and auxiliary substances
as well as replaced parts are disposed of safely and in an
environment friendly manner.
3.10 Training / instruction
· As owner, you are obliged to inform and instruct the ope-
rating personnel in respect of applicable legal and accident
prevention regulations as well as the safety guards fitted. In
this context, bear in mind the varying specialised qualifica-
tions of your staff.
· The operating personnel must have understood the instruc-
tion they are given, heed it and have documented such by
giving their signature.
· This is the only way you can be sure that operating person-
nel work in awareness of safety and of the hazards that are
involved. As owner, you should therefore obtain written con-
firmation from all members of staff that they have received
training/instruction.
· Applying these safely measure will minimise potential
hazards to such an extent that the machine can be operated
safety.
Note
All of the safety guards must
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be checked at least once before the start of
each shift to make sure that they are in place
and undamaged (visual inspection).
3.11 Personal protective equipment
The owner must provide the following personal protective
equipment:
· Safety shoes
· Safety goggles (as necessary)
· Safety gloves (as necessary)
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