ATEX Retractor System TANKO-RT/-RTS
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Translation - Operating/installation instructions 2020/01
2 Safety
2.4.1
Personal Protective Equipment
NOTE ON EXPLOSION PROTECTION
Persons working in potentially explosive atmospheres must not be dangerously charged.
The personal protective equipment must meet the explosion protection requirements.
If this is not observed, the explosion protection could be disabled.
Observe TRGS 727 “Prevention of ignition hazards due to electrostatic charge”
Chapter 7 “Electrostatic charging of persons and personal protective equipment (PPE)”.
EN 1149-5 Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 5: Observe performance
requirements relating to material and design.
Personal protective equipment must be used in accordance with the respective task when working on
the device in order to minimize health hazards.
Protective work clothing
Protective work clothing is tight-fitting work clothing with low resistance to tearing,
with tight-fitting sleeves and without protruding parts. It is mainly used for protection
against becoming entangled in moving components. Do not wear any rings, necklaces
or other jewelry.
Safety shoes
Wear slip-resistant safety shoes for protection against heavy, falling parts or for
protection against slipping on slippery surfaces.
Protective gloves
Wear protective gloves to protect your hands against friction, grazes, getting pierced or
deep cuts and for protection against coming into contact with hot surfaces or chemical
substances.
Protective goggles
Wear protective goggles for protection against media escaping at high pressure and
against flying parts.
Hard hat
Wear a hard hat for protection against falling or flying parts.
Hearing protection
Wear hearing protection to protect yourself from an increased noise level (≥ 85 dB(A)).
Welding mask
Wear a welding mask to protect yourself from damage to the eyes or skin caused by
the welding arc and to protect yourself against burns caused by flying particles during
welding.
Personal protective equipment must be provided by the owner in accordance with the valid
requirements. Furthermore, both the national regulations and, if necessary, internal instructions by the
owner must be observed.