2.6
Personal protection equipment (PPE)
DANGER!
Personal protective equipment, hereinafter referred to as PPE, is used to
protect personnel. It is imperative to pay attention to the PPE described in
the product data sheet (safety data sheet) for the metered medium.
Chemical-resistant protective gloves
Chemical-resistant protective gloves are used to protect the hands against
aggressive chemicals.
Protective eyewear
Protective eyewear protects the eyes against flying parts and liquid splashes.
Protective gloves
Protective gloves are used to protect the hands against friction, abrasions, cuts
or deeper injuries as well as when touching hot surfaces.
Safety shoes
Safety shoes protect feet against crushing, falling parts, sliding on slippery
surfaces and against aggressive chemicals.
2.7
General information about hazards
Risk due to electrical energy
WARNING!
The protective earth connection is marked by this symbol at the connection
points.
DANGER!
Risk of fatal injury from electric current!
Electrical hazards are identified by the symbol opposite. Work on those
places may only be carried out by skilled personnel who are duly trained and
authorised.
Contact with live parts represents immediate danger to life due to electrocution.
Damage to the insulation or individual components can be life-threatening.
– Before starting work, create a de-energised state and ensure this state is
maintained for the duration of the work.
– If the insulation is damaged, switch off the power supply immediately and
arrange for repairs.
– Never bridge or decommission fuses.
– When replacing fuses, comply with the rating.
– Do not expose live parts to moisture as this may cause short-circuits.
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