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1.3.3 Definitions
Below are the definitions of the main terms used in the user manual.
MANUFACTURER
Individual or juridical person who designs and/or manufactures the device and is responsible
for its conformity for the purpose of placing it on the market under his own name or trademark.
SUPPLIER
Any professional operator in the marketing chain.
USER
Person, organisation or company who or which has purchased or rented the device and is going
to use it for the intended purposes.
USER/OPERATOR
Individual who has been authorised by the user to operate the device.
QUALIFIED STAFF
Individuals who, on the basis of their professional training, experience, knowledge of relevant
regulations and accident prevention regulations, are able to assess the work entrusted to them
and recognize and avoid any hazards.
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
Specialised personnel, assigned by the user to carry out certain tasks.
HAZARD
Source of possible injury or damage to health and safety.
RISK
Combination of probability and severity of possible injury or damage to health and safety in a
hazardous situation.
DANGEROUS ZONE
Any area within and/or close to a machine in which a person is exposed to a risk.
PROTECTIONS
Safety measures consisting of the use of specific technical means (guards and safety devices) to
protect users, users and operators from hazards.
REPAIR
Element of a machine used specifically to provide protection by means of a physical barrier;
depending on its construction, it may be called a headphone, cover, screen, door, fence, casing,
segregation, etc.
PROTECTIVE DEVICE
Device (other than a guard) that eliminates or reduces the risk; it can be used alone or associated
with a guard.