3. Safety
3.4 Responsibility of the operator
The instrument is used in the industrial sector. The operator is therefore responsible for
legal obligations regarding safety at work.
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The safety instructions within these operating instructions, as well as the safety, accident
prevention and environmental protection regulations for the application area must be
maintained.
To ensure safe working on the instrument, the operating company must ensure
that suitable first-aid equipment is available and aid is provided whenever required.
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that the operating personnel are regularly instructed in all topics regarding work safety,
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first aid and environmental protection and know the operating instructions and in
particular, the safety instructions contained therein.
that the instrument is suitable for the particular application in accordance with its
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intended use.
that personal protective equipment is available.
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3.5 Personnel qualification
WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient!
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to equipment.
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Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel, authorised by the operator, are understood to be personnel who, based
on their technical training, knowledge of measurement and control technology and on
their experience and knowledge of country-specific regulations, current standards and
directives, are capable of carrying out the work described and independently recognising
potential hazards.
Special operating conditions require further appropriate knowledge, e.g. of aggressive
media.
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The activities described in these operating instructions may only be carried
out by skilled personnel who have the qualifications described below.
WIKA operating instructions bimetal thermometers for HVAC