Hazards In The Workplace; Hazards Caused By Dust And Vapours; Hazards Caused By Noise - Parkside PDMFG 180 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Hazards in the workplace

■ Slipping, tripping up and falling are the main
causes of injuries in the workplace. Pay atten-
tion to surfaces that may have become slippery
from the use of the machine and also be aware
of tripping hazards caused by air or hydraulic
hoses.
■ Proceed with caution in unknown surroundings.
Hidden hazards caused by power or other sup-
ply lines may be present.
■ This compressed air tool is not suitable for use
in explosive atmospheres and is not insulated
against contact with power sources.
■ Ensure that there are no electric mains, gas
pipes, etc. that might result in a hazard if dam-
aged by using the machine.
■ Make sure (e.g. by using a metal detector) that
there are no hidden power, water or gas lines in
the location where you are working.

Hazards caused by dust and vapours

■ The dusts and vapours produced by using the
machines for screw connections can be hazard-
ous to health (e.g. cause cancer, birth defects,
asthma and/or dermatitis); it is essential to
carry out a risk assessment in respect of these
risks and to implement corresponding regula-
tory mechanisms.
■ The risk assessment should include the dust
caused by using the machine and any existing
dust that may be raised at the same time.
■ The exhaust air should be extracted so that the
minimum amount of dust is raised in an already
dusty environment.
■ If dusts or vapours are created, the main priority
must be to control these at the site of their release.
■ All machine components or accessories in-
tended for collecting, extracting or suppressing
airborne dust or vapours or should be used and
serviced properly in accordance with the manu-
facturer's instructions.
■ Consumables/machine tools should be se-
lected, maintained and replaced in accordance
with the recommendations in this guide in order
to avoid unnecessary intensification of dust or
vapour production.
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■ Use a dust mask as per the instructions provided
by your employer or as required by health and
safety regulations.
■ Working with certain materials can lead to
emissions of dust and vapours that are poten-
tially explosive.

Hazards caused by noise

■ Excessive noise levels in conjunction with insuffi-
cient hearing protection may lead to permanent
hearing damage, loss of hearing and other
problems, such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing,
whistling or humming in your ears). It is essential
to carry out a risk assessment with regard to
these hazards and implement suitable control
mechanisms.
■ Suitable control mechanisms include measures
such as the use of insulating materials to avoid
ringing noises from occurring on the work-
pieces.
■ Use hearing protection according to the instruc-
tions provided by your employer and as re-
quired by work and health safety regulations.
■ The automatic screwdriver is to be operated
and maintained in accordance with the recom-
mendations contained in this manual in order to
reduce any unnecessary increase of the noise
levels.
■ If the automatic screwdriver is equipped with
a sound absorber, it must always be available
and in good working order when using the
automatic screwdriver.
■ Consumables and the machine tool should
be selected, maintained and replaced in ac-
cordance with the recommendations in these
instructions in order to avoid any unnecessary
increase of the noise levels.
■ The compressed air tool is to be operated and
maintained in accordance with the recommen-
dations contained in these instructions in order
to reduce any unnecessary increase of the noise
levels.
■ The integrated sound absorber may not be
removed and must be in good working order.
PDMFG 180 A1