Safety information
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IDM 510-004-3
English language
Operation and maintenance manual
Glossary of the terms
The glossary includes some terms used when processing information, with their
definition, in order to facilitate understanding.
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Training:
A process aiming at transferring the knowledge, skills and behaviours re-
quired to work in an autonomous, correct and hazard-free manner.
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Assistant:
person chosen, trained and coordinated in an appropriate manner to mini-
mize the risks in carrying out their tasks.
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Emergency stop:
voluntary activation of the special control that stops the dangerous
elements of the work unit in the case of imminent risk.
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Stop in alarm conditions:
this state causes the components to stop and is activated
when the control system detects a problem in the machine operation.
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General shut down:
In addition to the normal stop this state also causes the interrup-
tion of all the power sources (electrical, pneumatic, etc.).
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Operating Stop:
state that does not cut off power supply to the actuators, but ensures
control system monitoring in safe conditions.
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Size change:
a set of interventions to be carried out before beginning to work with
specifications different with respect to the ones previously in use.
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Test-run:
a series of operations required to ensure compliance to the design specifi-
cations, and to commission the machine under safety conditions.
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Installer:
a technician chosen and authorized by the manufacturer or his authorized
representative, among those who fulfil the requirements for installation and testing of
the machine or plant in question.
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Maintenance Operator:
a technician chosen and authorized, among those who fulfil
the requirements, to carry out routine and extraordinary maintenance operations on
the machine. Therefore, the maintenance operator shall possess precise knowledge
and skills, with particular skills in the relevant field.
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Routine Maintenance:
all the operations necessary to maintain the functionality and
efficiency of the machine. Normally, these operations are scheduled by the manufac-
turer, who defines the necessary skills and methods of action.
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Operator:
a person chosen and authorized, among those who fulfil the requirements,
having the knowledge and skills necessary to operate the machine and carry out rou-
tine maintenance interventions.
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Person in charge of the installation:
a technical expert who must carry out the instal-
lation in compliance with the laws applicable to the workplace and, at the end, assess
its compliance.
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Residual risks:
all the risks remain even if all the safety solutions have been adopted
and integrated when the machine has been designed.
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Expert Technician:
A person authorised by the Manufacturer and/or his representa-
tive to carry out services that require specific technical skills and abilities.
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Forwarder and Handler:
Authorized persons with recognized expertise in the use of
means of transport and lifting devices, in safety conditions.
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Improper use:
reasonably foreseeable use different from what is specified in the use
manual, that may be caused by human behaviour.
