Safety
Working in a safety-conscious manner
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© Lutz-Jesco GmbH 2015
Subject to technical changes.
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Chlorine gas changeover unit C 7523
Operating instructions
system.
2.4 Working in a safety-conscious manner
Besides the safety instructions specified in this operating manual, further
safety rules apply and must be followed:
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accident prevention regulations
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safety and operating provisions,
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safety regulations on handling hazardous substances,
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environmental protection provisions,
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applicable standards and legislation.
2.5 Personal protective equipment
Based on the degree of risk posed by the dosing medium and the type of
work you are carrying out, you must use corresponding protective
equipment. Read the Accident Prevention Regulations and the Safety
Data Sheets to the dosing media find out what protective equipment you
need.
As a minimum, the following protective equipment is recommended:
Protective mask
protective clothing
Protective gloves
safety shoes
Corresponding protective equipment must be used during these tasks:
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commissioning,
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all work on gas-bearing sections of the plant
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changing the chlorine gas containers,
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shutdown,
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maintenance work,
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disposal.
DANGER!
Danger to life from chlorine poisoning!
If chlorine gas escapes, a filter mask is ineffective, since it is not a
self-contained breathing apparatus.
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If chlorine gas escapes, wear a Type 2 self-contained breathing
apparatus that complies with EN 137.
2.6 Personnel qualification
Any personnel who work on the device must have appropriate special
knowledge and skills.
Anybody who works on the device must meet the conditions below:
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attendance at all the training courses offered by the owner,
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personal suitability for the respective activity,
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sufficient qualification for the respective activity,
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training in how to handle the device,
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knowledge of safety equipment and the way this equipment functions,
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knowledge of this operating manual, particularly of safety instructions
and sections relevant for the activity,
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knowledge of fundamental regulations regarding health and safety
and accident prevention.
All persons must generally have the following minimum qualification:
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training as specialists to carry out work on the device unsupervised,
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sufficient training that they can work on the device under the
supervision and guidance of a trained specialist.
These operating instructions differentiate between these user groups:
2.6.1 Specialist staff
Thanks to their professional training, knowledge, experience and
knowledge of the relevant specifications, specialist staff are able to
perform the job allocated to them and recognise and/or eliminate any
possible dangers by themselves.
2.6.2 Trained electricians
Due to their professional training, knowledge and experience as well as
knowledge of specific standards and provisions, trained electricians are
able to do the electrical work assigned to them and to recognise and
avoid any potential dangers by themselves.
They are specially trained for their specific working environment and are
familiar with relevant standards and provisions.
They must comply with the legally binding regulations on accident
prevention.
2.6.3 Trained persons
Trained persons have received training from the operator about the tasks
they are to perform and about the dangers stemming from improper
behaviour.
Trained persons have attended all trainings offered by the operator.
