Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN
2 Safety Information
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The operating conditions and limits of the Argus Ball Valve must be continuously
observed and any hazards resulting from the operation of the Argus Ball Valve remedied.
Only qualified personnel for the necessary work activities within the product life cycle of
the Argus Ball Valve are to be deployed.
Comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools must be
provided to personnel.
A risk assessment of the site where the Argus Ball Valves will be in operation is to be
conducted.
Site-specific work instructions for the operation of the Argus Ball Valve are to be created.
Continuous monitoring to ensure personnel have read and understand all applicable
instructions and this operating manual must be implemented.
Regular training should be given to keep the level of knowledge of personnel up to date.
2.3
Qualified Personnel
Qualified personnel are authorized by the person responsible for safe operation of the
industrial plant or piping system to execute the necessary activities in accordance with their
experience as well as their knowledge of all applicable laws, technical safety
requirements/standards, regulations for the prevention of accidents and the protection of
the environment as well as operating provisions and operating conditions. Qualified
personnel are able to detect and avoid possible risks.
The operating company ensures that only qualified personnel for the necessary work
activities within the product life cycle of the Argus Ball Valve is engaged.
2.4
Personal Protective Equipment
It is the responsibility of the operating company to provide high-quality personal protective
equipment (PPE) to all personnel. In addition, this personal protective equipment must be
appropriate for the work activities at the respective point of the life cycle of the Argus Ball
Valve. The following personal protective equipment has to be provided by the operating
company:
Table 3:
Personal protective equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Protective helmet
Protective goggles
Protective clothing
