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TECHNICAL MANUAL
Chapter 4
- General safety regulations
NGSi 05÷15
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ENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
Before starting any type of procedure on the NGSi units, every operator must be perfectly familiar with operation of the equipment and its
controls and have read and understood all the information in this manual.
4 . 1 O c c u p a t i o n a l h e a l t h a n d s a f e t y
It is reminded that the European Union has issued directives concerning the safety and health of workers, among which: 89/391/EEC,
89/686/EEC, 89/655/EEC, 86/188/EEC and 77/576/EEC that each employer has obligation to respect and enforce. Users are therefore
reminded that:
4 . 2 P e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i v e e q u i p m e n t
During use and maintenance of NGSi units, personal protective equipment must be used, including:
The removal of and/or tampering with any safety device is strictly forbidden.
Children or unassisted disabled persons are not allowed to use the equipment.
Do not touch the equipment when barefoot or parts of the body are wet or damp.
Do not pull, detach or twist the electrical cables coming from the equipment, even if it is disconnected from the mains power
supply.
Do not stand with feet, sit and/or lean on any type of object on the equipment.
Do not spray or pour water directly on the equipment.
It is prohibited to dispose of, abandon or leave within reach of children packaging materials (cardboard, staples, plastic bags,
etc.) because it can be a potential source of danger.
All routine or unplanned maintenance operations must be carried out with the equipment at a standstill and disconnected
from the electricity supply.
Do not place hands or fit screwdrivers, spanners or other tools on moving parts.
The person in charge of the equipment and the maintenance operative must receive appropriate training and instruction to
enable them to perform their tasks in conditions of safety.
Operators must be familiar with personal protection equipment and the safety rules contained in national and international
laws and standards.
Tampering with or replacement of parts of the equipment not specifically authorised by the manufacturer is forbidden.
Procedures of this kind relieve the manufacturer of all liability under civil or criminal law.
The use of components, consumables or parts other than those recommended by the manufacture and/or specified in this
manual may be dangerous for operators and/or cause damage to the equipment.
The operator’s workstation must be kept clean and tidy and free of any objects which may restrict his freedom of movement.
The workplace must be suitably lit for the planned procedures. Insufficient or excessive lighting may be a source of risks.
Ensure that workplaces are well ventilated at all times and that extraction system are always in operation, in good condition
and compliant with the relevant legal requirements.
Clothing: Anyone performing maintenance on or using the system must wear clothing compliant with the relevant essential
safety requirements. He must also wear safety footwear with non-slip soles, especially in areas with slippery floors.
Gloves: Suitable protective gloves must be worn during cleaning and maintenance procedures.