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.
• Risk assessment is carried out for the specific risks, which can occur due to any operation of the
machine.
• The function of the safety equipment is regularly checked.
• The safety symbols and safety notes on the machine/ device and the operating instruction booklet are
considered.
• 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:
• Accident prevention instructions, safety and operation regulations.
• Explosion protection directives.
• Safety regulations for the operation with hazardous material, effective norms and laws.
All persons who are assigned to work with the machine are obligated to:
• Pay always attention to the basic safety and accident preventing regulations,
• read always and follow the safety and warning notes in the operating instruction booklet.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Use protective clothes – Protective clothes are necessary for diverse applications, e.g.
protection against chemicals, heat and cold. Provide appropriate protective clothes to your staff
and identify this requirement by convincing signage.
Use eye protection – whether goggles, laser safety goggles or etc. – identify areas where eye
protection has to be used, by appropriate mandatory signs.
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EMPLOYER'S OBLIGATIONS
IMPORTANT - The employer must make sure that...
OPERATOR'S OBLIGATIONS
AND FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION