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Introduction
2.3
Safety in the Workplace
2.3.1
Safety instructions, safety in the workplace
This installation manual must be read through in full prior to com-
mencing work on the product or the customer's conveyor belt.
The operator must ensure that all installation, inspections, and main-
tenance tasks are carried out exclusively by authorised experts.
All work on conveyor belts and their accessories must always be
carried out only when the system is at a standstill. It is essential that
the procedures described in the respective installation manual, -
which explain how to shut-down the conveyor system are followed.
Upon completion of work, all safety equipment and protective
guards must be reinstalled and put back into operation.
Prior to commissioning, installation must be completed. Before the
conveyor belt can be put back into operation, the flawless execution
of all steps should be checked and verified. All notes on installation
and commissioning of the product should be observed.
2.3.2
Obligations of the operator
The operator of this product must ensure that the personnel entrust-
ed with the installation, maintenance and use of this product are only
those personnel who
• are fully aware of regulations governing safety at work and
accident prevention,
• are instructed in the use of the product and have read and
understood this installation manual in full.
2.3.3
Authorised personnel
Personnel are considered to be authorised when they have complet-
ed the necessary training, hold the technical experience, knowledge
of the relevant standards and directives and are also in a position to
assess any task in order to recognise a critical situation in a timely
fashion and at an early stage.
Operational, Maintenance and Installation Personnel
Personnel are considered to be authorised if they have been in-
structed in the use of the product and have read and understood this
installation manual in full.