OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
Safety
Version 1.1.6 dated 2014-10-16
Page 19
Original operating instructions
F150
GB
1.13.1 Using lifting equipment
WARNING!
The use of unstable lifting and load suspension equipment that might break under load
can cause severe injuries or even death. Observe the accident prevention regulations
issued by your Employers Liability Insurance Association or other supervisory
authorities responsible for your company.
Check that the lifting equipment and load-suspension gears are of sufficient load
capacity and are in perfect condition.
Fasten the loads properly.
Never walk under suspended loads!
1.13.2 Mechanical maintenance work
Remove or install protection safety devices before starting or after completing any mainte-
nance work; these include:
covers,
safety indications and warning signs,
earth (ground) connections.
If you remove protective or safety devices, re-fit them immediately after the completing the
work.
Check if they are working properly!
1.14
Unattended Operation
CNC machines are designed to operate unattended. However, your machining process may not
be safe to operate unmonitored. As it is the shop owner’s responsibility to set up the machine
safely and use best practice machining techniques, it is also their responsibility to manage the
progress of these methods. The machining process must be monitored to prevent damage if a
hazardous condition occurs.
For example, if there is the risk of fire due to the material machined, then you must install an
appropriate fire suppression system to reduce the risk of harm to personnel, equipment and the
building. Contact a specialist to install monitoring tools before machines are allowed to run
unattended.
It is especially important to select monitoring equipment that can immediately perform an appro-
priate action without human intervention to prevent an accident, should a problem be detected.
1.15
Accident report
Inform your supervisors and Optimum Maschinen Germany GmbH immediately in the event of
accidents, possible sources of danger and any actions which almost led to an accident (near
misses).
There are many possible causes for "near misses".
The sooner they are notified, the faster the causes can be eliminated.
INFORMATION
We provide information about the specific dangers when working with and on theCNC machine
in the descriptions for these types of work.
