2.5
Reponsability of the operator
As the welding torch is used in the comercial sector, the operator is
subject of the legal duties of occupational health and safety regulations.
Additional to the work safety regulations in this operational manual
safety, accident prevention and enviromental regulations must be adhered
to.
The operator must …
must inform himself re the valid work security regulations and must
determine specific dangers which arise from special work circum-
stances at the location. If the work place is permanently installed he
should execute in form of operating instructions.
set the unambiguous competence of personell for installation, opera-
tion, maintenance and cleaning.
ensure that all cooperaters dealing with the TIG-welding torch read
and understand this operation manual. Moreover he should retrain
personell and inform them re the dangers arising from TIG-welding
torches.
supervise the security- and danger concious work of personnel in
accordance with this operation manual and valid regulations.
ensure the accessability of this operation manual and all further regu-
lations to operation- and maintenance personel.
set the operation responsability and allow the operater to refuse
adverse safety instructions from third party !
provide necessary protection equipment.
Moreover the operator is reponsable for faultless condion of the welding
torch. Therefore the operator must …
ensure that the maintenance- and cleaning interval as described will
be respected.
verify regulary the security provisions on functional competence and
completeness.
Ensure that combination of welding torch and power source match
according EMV- regulation 2004/108/EG.
Safety
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