General Safety Regulations; Glossary; Operator Safety Regulations; Risk Of Asphyxiation - TEXA TTC Manual

2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

2.1 Glossary

Operator: qualified individual, in charge of using the device/tool.
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• Machine/device/tool: the product purchased.
• Workplace: the place where the operator must carry out her/his work.

2.2 Operator Safety Regulations

2.2.1 General Safety Regulations
The operator must be completely clear-headed and sober when using the
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device; taking drugs or alcohol before or when operating the device is strictly
forbidden.
• The operator must not smoke during device operation.
The operator must carefully read all the information and instructions in the
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technical documents provided with the device.
The operator must follow all the instructions provided in the technical
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documents.
• The operator must always watch over the device during the various operating
phases.
The operator must make sure she/he is working in environment which is
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suitable for the operations that must be carried out.
• The operator must report any faults or potentially hazardous situation in
connection with the workplace or the device.
The operator must carefully follow the safety regulations required for the
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workplace in which she/he is working and required by the operations she/he
has been asked to carry out.

2.2.2 Risk of Asphyxiation

Exhaust gas from internal combustion engines, whether they may
be petrol or diesel, are hazardous to your health and can cause
serious harm to your body.
Safety Precautions:
The workplace must be equipped with an adeguate ventilation and air
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extraction system and must be in compliance with standards according to
current national laws.
• Always activate the air extraction system when working in closed
environments.
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