For your Safety
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Operating staff
The site operator, as a higher level legal person, is responsible that the
machine is used in accordance with its intended use and is responsible for
training and for assigning authorized and qualified operating, maintenance
and cleaning staff.
The site operator is obliged to ensure that each employee is properly trained
in the operation of the machine.
Staff undergoing training may only work at the machine under the
supervision of properly qualified staff.
Competent
personnel
Only persons possessing the necessary knowledge and skills (expertise)
may look after, restrain, stun, slaughter or kill animals.
The site operator ensures that the activities within the framework of
slaughtering are only carried out by persons possessing a relevant
certificate of expertise.
Risk assessment
The site operator must inform operators of possible dangers, symptoms and
preventative measures. Relevant occupational safety conditions have to be
complied with.
Ensure eye and ear protection is worn at all times when operating the
machine.
Personal
protective
equipment
The site operator must provide suitable personal protective equipment for
operating staff and make sure this equipment is used.
For hygienic reasons, each employee must have his/her own personal
protective equipment.
Safety of the
machine
The site operator must ensure that the machine is only operated and used in
perfect and functional condition.
The site operator must ensure that safety devices are regularly serviced and
checked for proper function.
Workplace
The workplace must comply with the national and local hygiene and
workplace regulations.
Escape routes
The site operator must ensure that sufficient escape routes are available for
the staff and that these are clearly marked. The site operator must make
sure that escape routes are not obstructed and that their function is not
impaired (e.g. that doors open towards the escape route).
Cleaning
The site operator must ensure that working equipment can be cleaned
easily and without any risk. The site operator must provide suitable
detergents and define suitable cleaning procedures.
Instruction of staff
The site operator is obliged to instruct employees regularly and in light of
certain events (e.g. if an accident has occurred) in safe work procedures
and occupational safety and health. We recommend that the instruction and
the content covered should be documented by the employee's signature.
