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Safety
This section gives an overview of all important safety aspects for maximum staff protection and for safe and
trouble-free operation.
Failure to follow the safety and operator instructions in these Instructions for Use may result in considerable
hazards!
2.1
Responsibilities of the owner/legal operator
This unit is designed for use in a commercial environment. The owner/legal operator of the unit must comply
with statutory obligations on occupational safety.
In addition to the Occupational Safety Notes in these Instructions for Use, all regulations pertaining to safety,
accident prevention and environmental protection applicable to the site of operation must be observed. The
following items are of particular importance in this regard:
The owner/legal operator has to become thoroughly acquainted with the applicable health and safety
regulations and conduct a risk assessment to discover any additional hazards that may exist in view of
the special working conditions at the site of operation. The results of this risk assessment must be
implemented in the form of standard operating procedures for the unit.
The owner/legal operator is responsible for assigning clear responsibilities for the installation, operation,
maintenance and cleaning of the unit.
The owner/legal operator must ensure that all employees who work on or with the unit have read and
understood the Instructions for Use.
In addition, the owner/legal operator must provide regular staff training and inform the staff about any
hazards.
The owner/legal operator must make the necessary protective equipment to the staff.
Furthermore, the owner/legal operator must ensure that the equipment is always in good technical
condition.
The owner/legal operator must ensure that the maintenance intervals specified in these Instructions for
Use are complied with.
The owner/legal operator must have all safety equipment regularly checked for proper function and
completeness.
2.2
Requirements of the staff
2.2.1 Qualifications
WARNING!
Insufficient qualification is an injury hazard!
Improper use or operation may lead to substantial injury or property damage.
Therefore:
All work must be carried out by qualified staff.
Staff
Laboratory assistant, trained dental technician
Anyone who, based on his or her special training, training, knowledge and
experience and acquaintance with applicable regulations, is able to perform the
assigned tasks and identify and avoid potential hazards.
Qualified electrician
Anyone who, based on his or her special training, knowledge and experience and
acquaintance with applicable regulations, is able to correctly connect and put into
operation electrical systems and to identify and avoid potential hazards.
