Personal Protective Equipment - WIKA GFU08 Manual De Instrucciones

2. Safety
Leakages during operation:
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IEC 60376 (new SF
IEC 60480 (used SF
CIGRE 2002 ("SF
Repairs and maintenance:
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IEC 61634 (Use and handling of SF
CIGRE 1991 (Handling of SF6),
CIGRE report 276, 2005 (Practical SF
CIGRE report 163, 2000 (Guide for SF6 gas mixtures)
SF is a colourless and odourless, chemically neutral, inert and
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non-flammable gas which is approx. 5 times heavier than air, not toxic
and not harmful to the ozone layer. Detailed information is given in
IEC 60376 and IEC 61634.

2.7 Personal protective equipment

The personal protective equipment is designed to protect the personnel from hazards
that could impair their safety or health during work. When carrying out the various
tasks on and with the SF
equipment.The personal protective equipment specified here is related exclusively
to the product described. Further requirements which arise from the environmental
conditions at the place of use, other products or linking with other products have not
been taken into consideration here.The requisite personal protective equipment must be
provided by the operating company.
The operator is in no way relieved of his obligations under labour law for the safety and
the protection of workers' health.
The design of the personal protective equipment must take into account all operating
parameters of the place of use.
For a safe handling of the SF
equipment is required:
Safety shoes
The safety shoes must be worn over the entire period when working on
gas containers (e.g. gas cylinders, tanks). The safety shoes protect the
feet from falling items and liquid splashes.
Safety goggles
The safety goggles must be worn over the entire period when working on
hoses or gas containers (e.g. gas cylinders, tanks).
The safety goggles protect the eyes from any flying particles, escaping
gas and liquid splashes.
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gas filling cart, the personnel must wear personal protective
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gas filling cart, the following personal protective
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gas filling cart, model GFU08
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