Operating manual
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Rotating table
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2.2
Obligations of owner and personnel
2.2.1
Obligations of owner, organisational measures
The owner tasks in-house personnel or external personnel with the operation, maintenance, repair, etc. of the
rotating table.
Hazard notices
The owner must ensure that the safety instructions and warning notices for the product are observed and that the
safety instructions and warning notices as well as the information signs are in a clearly legible condition.
Modifications
Without the consent of the manufacturer, it is not permitted to make any modifications (retrofits, additions) to the
machine if such modifications may impair safety. This also applies to the installation of safety devices.
Checks, servicing
The servicing as specified in section "6 Upkeep and maintenance" must be observed.
Personnel selection, personnel qualification
Work on the machine may be performed only by reliable personnel authorised by the owner. Activities at the
rotating table require the knowledge of a skilled and trained person; additionally, an appropriate technical
qualification is required for certain activities.
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The owner must establish the responsibilities of the operating personnel, also with regard to safety-
compliant conduct, and empower the operating personnel to refuse to carry out unsafe activities.
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Personnel who are in the training, instruction, learning or onboarding phase, as well as persons under the
age of 18 may work on the rotating table only if they are under the constant supervision of an experienced
person.
The owner must take organisational and instructive measures to ensure that the relevant safety standards and
safety rules are observed by persons who are tasked with operation, maintenance and repair of the machine.
Personal protective equipment
The owner is obliged to provide personnel with the required personal protective equipment, e.g. protective gloves
and safety footwear.
The owner must ensure that only personnel with the required protective equipment work on the rotating table.
2.2.2
Obligations of personnel
All persons who are tasked with working on the machine are obliged
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to conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner at all times in order to ensure occupational health
and safety;
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to follow and comply with national laws and regulations as well as the applicable in-plant regulations
defined by the owner with respect to accident prevention, work safety and firefighting;
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to perform the following if the operating behaviour of the machine changes and if malfunctions occur which
jeopardise the safety of persons or endanger the machine:
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immediately shut down the machine;
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immediately report the faults to the relevant authority / person; and
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notify the affected personnel.
