Safety
Obligations of the operator
Valid guidelines
In the EEA (European Economic Area), national implementation of the
Directive (89/391/EEC) and corresponding individual directives, in particular
the Directive (2009/104/EC) concerning the minimum safety and health
requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work, as amended,
are to be observed and adhered to. If you are outside the EEA, the local
regulations always apply. However, it is important to make sure that the EEA
rules do not apply to your area, due to special agreements. The operator is
responsible for checking the terms and conditions that affect you.
The operator must adhere to the local legal provisions for:
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The safety of personnel (within the Federal Republic of Germany, in particular
the federal law and accident prevention regulations, workplace guidelines, e.g.
operating instructions, also according to Section 20 Hazardous Substances Ordinance
(GefStoffV), personal protective equipment (PPE), preventive investigations)
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The safety of work materials and tools (protective equipment, work instructions,
procedural risks and maintenance)
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Product procurement (safety datasheets, list of hazardous substances)
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Disposal of products (Waste Act)
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Disposal of materials (decommissioning, Waste Act)
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Cleaning (detergents and disposal)
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and observe current environment protection regulations.
The owner is also required to:
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Provide personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Incorporate the measures into operating instructions and to instruct personnel
accordingly
For operating sites (from 1m above ground) To provide safe access
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The operator must provide lighting in workplaces in accordance with DIN EN 12464-1
(within the Federal Republic of Germany). Observe the local applicable regulations!
To ensure that local regulations are complied with during installation and
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commissioning, if these procedures are conducted by the operator
2.5
Workforce requirements
Qualifications
DANGER!
Risk of injury if personnel are inadequately qualified!
If unqualified personnel carry out work or are in the danger area, dangers
may arise which can lead to serious injuries and considerable damage to
property.
All the activities may only be performed by personnel that is qualified and
suitably trained for this purpose.
Keep unqualified personnel away from hazard areas.
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