Operating Instructions Synchroprint 5000
Operating instructions SP5000 V1-0.docx
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1.2.
General Information
The Synchroprint 5000 (hereon named Synchroprint) is built in accordance to all appropriate safety
regulations. Owing to its complex design, the Synchroprint must only be operated and maintained
by suitably skilled staff.
Installation, operation or maintenance of the Synchroprint by persons who have not been suitably
trained, introduced or acquainted with the system and informed regarding the possible dangers may
result in:
1.
Failure of essential functions of the Synchroprint.
2.
Danger to persons through electrical or mechanical actions.
3.
Material damage to the Synchroprint.
1.3.
Qualification of Operating and Service Staff
‘Qualified personnel’ refers to people who are able to carry out the required procedures and be able
to recognize as well as prevent potential risks, as a result of their training and experience. Such
personnel should have a good knowledge of any relevant standards, regulations, rules of accident
prevention and internal conditions etc.
Every person instructed to perform any operation on the Synchroprint must:
1.
Be physically and mentally capable of coping with the respective tasks.
2.
Be suitably instructed in operating the Synchroprint.
3.
Be familiar with the Operating Instructions, in particular the general safety instructions in
the individual sections, and have read and understood them.
4.
Be aware of any additional general safety regulations of any local authorities/associations.
5.
Be aware of the principles of industrial hygiene and be able to demonstrate them.
6.
Be aware of the contents of suppliers’ safety instructions, should they affect his/her area of
responsibility.
7.
Be aware of any relevant safety devices at the workplace and be able to use them.
8.
Be informed regarding the prevention of environmental damage in respect of his/her area of
responsibility.
9.
Be informed regarding the prevention of material damage in respect of his/her area of
responsibility.
If casual workers are employed for assistance work they must be particularly informed regarding
existing and potential dangers and instructed accordingly.
