Personnel Qualification; Special Hazards - WIKA TW22 Mode D'emploi

2. Safety
The safety instructions within these operating instructions, as well as the safety, accident
prevention and environmental protection regulations for the application area must be
maintained.
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To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must ensure
that suitable first-aid equipment is available and aid is provided whenever required.
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that the operating personnel are regularly instructed in all topics regarding work safety,
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first aid and environmental protection and know the operating instructions and in
particular, the safety instructions contained therein.
that skilled personnel was trained accordingly.
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that the instrument is suitable for the particular application in accordance with its
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intended use.

2.3 Personnel qualification

WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient!
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to equipment.
The activities described in these operating instructions may only be carried out
by skilled personnel who have the qualifications described below.
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel are understood to be personnel who, based on their technical training,
knowledge of measurement and control technology and on their experience and knowledge
of country-specific regulations, current standards and directives, are capable of carrying out
the work described and independently recognising potential hazards.
Special operating conditions require further appropriate knowledge, e.g. of aggressive or
toxic media.

2.4 Special hazards

WARNING!
For hazardous media such as oxygen, acetylene, flammable or toxic gases or
liquids, and refrigeration plants, compressors, etc., in addition to all standard
regulations, the appropriate existing codes or regulations must also be followed.
Make sure that the thermowell is sufficiently earthed.
WARNING!
Residual media on dismounted thermowells can result in a risk to persons, the
environment and the equipment. Take sufficient precautionary measures.
6 WIKA operating instructions thermowells