SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1.3 ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES The Operation,- Lubrication and Maintenance Manual must always be at hand at the place of use of the machine, e. g. by stowing them in the box provided for such purpose. In addition to the Operation,- Lubrication and Maintenance Manual, observe and instruct the user in all other generally applicable legal and other mandatory regulations relevant to accident prevention and environmental protection. These compulsory regulations may also deal with the han- dling of hazardous substances, issuing and/or wearing of per- sonal protective equipment, or traffic regulations.
The Operation,- Lubrication and Maintenance Manual must be supplemented by instructions covering the duties involved in supervising and notifying special organizational features, such as job organization, working sequences or the person- nel entrusted with the work. Personnel entrusted with work on the machine must have read the Operation,- Lubrication and Maintenance Manual and in particular the chapter on safety before beginning work. Reading the instructions after work has begun is too late. This applies especially to persons working only occasionally on the machine, e. g. during setting up or maintenance.
Check - at least from time to time - whether the personnel is carrying out the work in compliance with the Operation,- Lubrication and Maintenance Manual and paying attention to risks and safety factors. For reasons of security, long hair must be tied back or other- wise secured, garments must be close-fitting and no jewellery - such as rings - may be worn. Injury may result from being caught up in the machinery or from rings catching on moving parts. Use protective equipment wherever required by the circum- stances or by law. Observe all safety instructions and warnings attached to the machine.
See to it that safety instructions and warnings attached to the machine are always complete and perfectly legible. In the event of safety-relevant modifications or changes in the behaviour of the machine during operation, stop the machine immediately and report the malfunction to the competent authority/person. Never make any modifications, additions or conversions which might affect safety without the supplier’s approval. This also applies to the installation and adjustment of safety devices and valves as well as to welding work on load-bear- ing elements. Spare parts must comply with the technical requirements specified by the manufacturer.
Spare parts from original equipment manufacturers can be relied to do so. 17