Residual risks and protective measures
Mechanic residual risks
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Liquid squirting
Processed material can
unexpectedly squirt out of the
gun.
Wear protective glasses!
Threat by noise
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Hearing damage
Longer stay in the immediate
vicinity of the
appliance/compressor can lead
to hearing damage.
Wear ear protectors.
Threat by materials and other substances
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Contact, breathing in
Colour breathing in
Work in well ventilated rooms,
wear a breathing mask.
Fire or explosion
Varnishes are flammable
Do not smoke, no open fire.
Ergonomic principle neglect
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Human behaviour/faulty
behaviour
Compressed air flow can cause
serious injuries.
Never hold in body holes.
Other threats
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Faulty assembly
Hose can get released from the
working appliance.
Always check the hose
connection before use.
Collapse at operation
Items thrown off or liquid
squirting
Pneumatic hose thrown off.
Resist the machine in a
pressureless state only.
Slip, trip or fall of persons
Pneumatic hose in working
area.
Always remove the pneumatic
hose from the working area.
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