Climax H&S BOILER GUN BG22, Operating Manual

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ISK ASSESSMENT AND HAZARD MITIGATION
Machine Tools are specifically designed to perform pre-
cise material-removal operations.
Stationary Machine Tools include lathes and milling
machines and are typically found in a machine shop.
They are mounted in a fixed location during operation
and are considered to be a complete, self-contained
machine. Stationary Machine Tools achieve the rigidity
needed to accomplish material-removal operations from
the structure that is an integral part of the machine
tool.
In contrast, Portable Machine Tools are designed for on-
site machining applications. They typically attach
directly to the workpiece itself, or to an adjacent struc-
ture, and achieve their rigidity from the structure to
which it is attached. The design intent is that the Porta-
ble Machine Tool and the structure to which it is
attached become one complete machine during the
material-removal process. To achieve the intended results and to promote safety,
the operator must understand and follow the design
intent, set-up, and operation practices that are unique
to Portable Machine Tools valve testers.
The operator must perform an overall review and on-
site risk assessment of the intended application. Due to
the unique nature of portable machining applications
hydrostatic testing, identifying one or more hazards
that must be addressed is typical.
When performing the on-site risk assessment, it is
important to consider the Portable Machine Tool valve
tester and the workpiece as a whole.