Safety
2.6
Personnel 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.
NOTICE!
Only persons who can be expected to carry out their work reliably can
be approved as personnel. People whose ability to react is impaired, for
instance by drugs, alcohol or medication, are not permitted.
When selecting personnel, the age and occupation-specific regulations
applicable at the place of use must be observed.
It is imperative to ensure that unauthorised persons are kept well away.
Obligations on the part of personnel
Authorised personnel must:
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follow the applicable national laws and regulations, as well as the operator's
regulations on occupational safety
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read and observe this document prior to commencing work for the first time
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not enter areas secured using protective measures and access restrictions without due
authorisation
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in the event of faults that could jeopardise the safety of personnel or components,
immediately switch off the [Bezeichnung] and report the fault to the responsible
department or person
wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed by the operator
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when handing chemicals, observe the applicable safety regulations and the safety
datasheet provided by the manufacturer
Mechanic
The mechanic is trained for the particular range of tasks in which s/he operates and
knows the relevant standards and regulations. The mechanic can perform work on
pneumatic and hydraulic systems because of his/her specialized training and experience
and can independently recognise and avoid potential dangers.
Operator
The operator has been instructed by the owner on the tasks entrusted to them and is
aware of the potential dangers associated with incorrect behaviour. The operator is only
permitted to carry out tasks that go beyond the scope of normal operation if these tasks
are specified in this manual and the owner has authorised the operator to do so.
Qualified electrician
Qualified electricians are able to carry out the work on electrical system because of
their technical training, knowledge and experience, as well as awareness of the relevant
standards and regulations; qualified electricians are capable of autonomously identifying
and preventing potential risks. Qualified electricians are specially trained for the type of
work they do and are familiar with the relevant standards and regulations.
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