SAFETY
YOU
are responsible of the
SAFE
operation,
maintenance and inspection of your UCL Tank
Pod System.
YOU
must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to operate, maintain,
inspect or work around the equipment
be familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related
SAFETY
information
contained in this manual. This manual will take
you step-by-step through your working day and
alerts you to all good safety and operating
practices while using the equipment.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you, but also
the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that
EVERYONE
operating this equipment is
familiar with the procedures recommended and
follows safety precautions. Remember, most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury
or death by ignoring good safety practices.
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Owners must give operating instructions to
operators or employees before allowing
them to use the equipment, and at least
annually thereafter.
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The most important safety device on this
equipment is a
SAFE
operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and
understand
ALL
Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow
these. All accidents can be avoided.
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A person who has not read, been trained in
using and understood all operating and
safety instructions is not qualified to operate
this equipment. An untrained operator
exposes himself and others to possible
serious injury or death.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the
life of the equipment.
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Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read, understand and follow the User
Manual and all safety signs before using,
maintaining or inspecting the equipment.
2. Refer to and follow applicable ANSI, OSHA,
or other Standards and local regulations.
Comply with requirements of local
regulations for your applications.
3. Establish an equipment–use training
program for experienced employees. Only
trained, competent persons shall use the
equipment. An untrained operator is not
qualified to operate the system.
4. Have a first-aid kit available for use should
the need arise and know how to use it.
5. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of
an accident. Store in a highly visible place.
6. Install and properly secure all guards and
shields before operating.
7. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited to:
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A hard hat
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Safety glasses
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Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
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Heavy gloves
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Protective clothing
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Face protection
8. Review and follow the Pre-Operation
Inspection before using a component in the
system or the system itself.
9. Establish a regular Maintenance and
Inspection program with your equipment
and maintain detailed records.
10. Review safety related items and operating
instructions with all personal on a regular
basis.
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