ROPA KS 475, Translation Of The Original Operating Manual

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Safety
Hazards caused by noise
2.13 Hazards caused by process materials
WARNING
Oil and grease can cause the following damage:
poisoning by inhalation of fuel vapours.
allergies due to skin contact with oil or grease.
fire and explosion hazard due to smoking or the use of fire or naked flame when
handling oil or grease.
Protective measures
– When handling oil, smoking or use of open fire or naked flame is strictly prohibited.
Oil must be stored in suitable and approved containers only.
– Rags soaked with oil must be kept in suitable, approved containers and disposed
of in an environmentally compatible manner.
– Always use a suitable funnel for filling oil.
– Avoid skin contact with oil or grease at all times! In case of need, wear suitable pro-
tective gloves.
– Only decant oil in the open air or in well ventilated rooms.
ADVICE
Environmental hazard due to pollution caused by leaking oil!
Hazard of pollution of ground or water bodies.
Prevention
– Always carefully close containers containing oil.
– Dispose of empty containers in accordance with regulations and in an environmen-
tally compatible manner.
– Keep a supply of a suitable binding agent and use immediately as required.
2.14 Hazards caused by noise
WARNING
Noise
Noise can cause loss of hearing (deafness), hearing defects, health disorders such as
loss of balance or consciousness disorders, as well as disorders of the heart and cir-
culation. Noise may lead to reduction of the attention of people. In addition, noise may
interfere with verbal communications among operating personnel as well as to the out-
side world. Perception of acoustic warning signals may be impaired or blocked.
Protection
– Wear ear protection (cotton wool, earplugs, capsules or helmets).
– Keep sufficient distance to operating machine.
Possible causes:
Pulse noise (< 0.2 s; > 90 dB(A))
Machine noise in excess of 90 dB (A)
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