➤ Observe relevant statutory and accepted regulations during installation, operation and mainte‐
nance of the machine.
3.4.2 Defining personnel
Suitable personnel are experts who, by virtue of their training, knowledge and experience as well as
their knowledge of relevant regulations can assess the work to be done and recognize the possible
dangers involved.
Authorised operators possess the following qualifications:
■ are of legal age,
■ are conversant with and adhere to the safety instructions and sections of the service manual
relevant to operation,
■ have received adequate training and authorisation to operate electrical and compressed air de‐
vices.
Authorized installation and maintenance personnel have the following qualifications:
■ are of legal age,
■ have read, are conversant with and adhere to the safety instructions and sections of the service
manual applicable to installation and maintenance,
■ are fully conversant with the safety concepts and regulations of electrical and compressed air
engineering,
■ are able to recognise the possible dangers of electrical and compressed air devices and take
appropriate measures to safeguard persons and property,
■ they have received adequate training in and authorization for the safe installation and mainte‐
nance of this machine.
➤ Ensure that personnel entrusted with operation, installation and maintenance are qualified and
authorized to carry out their tasks.
3.4.3 Inspection Schedules and Accident Prevention Regulations
The machine is subject to local inspection schedules.
Examples of German inspection schedules
➤ Recurring inspections to BGR 500, chapter 2.11:
The user must ensure that from a rated motor power greater than 0.5 kW the machine's safety
devices are checked for function at least once annually.
➤ Keep to inspection intervals in accordance with the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health
with maximum intervals as laid down in Para. 15.
Inspection
Inspection interval
Inspecting authority
Installation and equip‐
ment inspection
Before commissioning
Competent persons
(e.g. KAESER Service Technician)
Internal inspection
every 5 years after installation or the
last inspection,
Competent persons
(e.g. KAESER Service Technician)
Strength test
every 10 years after installation or the
last inspection,
Competent persons
(e.g. KAESER Service Technician)
Tab. 27 Inspection intervals according to Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health
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Safety and Responsibility
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User's responsibilities
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