Nordson AltaBlue, Customer Product Manual

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Safety
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2011 Nordson Corporation
Issued 10 − 11
Responsibilities of the Equipment Owner
Equipment owners are responsible for managing safety information, ensuring
that all instructions and regulatory requirements for use of the equipment are
met, and for qualifying all potential users.
Safety Information
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Research and evaluate safety information from all applicable sources,
including the owner‐specific safety policy, best industry practices,
governing regulations, material manufacturer's product information, and
this document.
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Make safety information available to equipment users in accordance with
governing regulations. Contact the authority having jurisdiction for
information.
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Maintain safety information, including the safety labels affixed to the
equipment, in readable condition.
Instructions, Requirements, and Standards
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Ensure that the equipment is used in accordance with the information
provided in this document, governing codes and regulations, and best
industry practices.
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If applicable, receive approval from your facility's engineering or safety
department, or other similar function within your organization, before
installing or operating the equipment for the first time.
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Provide appropriate emergency and first aid equipment.
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Conduct safety inspections to ensure required practices are being
followed.
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Re‐evaluate safety practices and procedures whenever changes are
made to the process or equipment.