Generally, the employer is responsible for the faultless condition/operation of the machine
and the adherence to the safety regulations. The machine is designed and manufactured
according to the technical safety regulations. However, using it, there is still a risk of accidents
to the operator or third parties or damage to the machine or other objects. All current regulations
and specifications, which apply to the site of operation in regards to accident prevention,
installation of electrical and mechanical systems as well as radio interference must be
considered.
IMPORTANT • The employer must make sure that...
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risk assessment is carried out for the specific risks, which can occur due to any operation of
the machine,
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the function of the safety equipment is regularly checked,
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the safety symbols and safety notes on the machine/ device and the operating instruction
booklet are considered,
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the safety instructions and the operating instruction booklet are available completely and in
legible condition on site with the machine.
The employer is obliged to allow personnel to work on the machine only, who:
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Are familiar with the basic work environment safety rules and accident preventing
regulations. Also, those persons must have been instructed in the correct use of the
machine,
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have read and understood the safety and warning notes in the operating instruction booklet
as well as all the other documentation pertaining to the machine,
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have been tested at regular intervals in regards to their safety•conscious operation.
Safety•conscious working
Additionally to the safety instructions in this manual and the intended use, the following
safety regulations have to be considered:
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Accident prevention instructions, safety and operation regulations,
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explosion protection directives,
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safety regulations for the operation with hazardous material,
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effective norms and laws.
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EMPLOYER'S OBLIGATIONS