Sigma 1-14, Operating Manual

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Safety
14 Version 05/2010, Rev. 1.8 of 01/09/2011- sb
Translation of the original operating manual
3.3 Responsibility of the Operator
The operator is responsible to authorise only qualified personnel to
work on the machine (see chapter 3.4 "Operating Personnel").
The areas of responsibility of the personnel concerning the operation,
maintenance, and care of the unit must be clearly defined.
The safety-conscious work of the personnel in compliance with the
operating manual and the relevant EC and national health and safety
regulations as well as with the accident prevention regulations must
be checked at regular intervals (e.g. every month).
Under the international rules for health and safety at work, the
operator is obliged to:
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take measures in order to prevent all danger to life or health
during work.
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ensure that centrifuges are operated properly and entirely as
intended (see chapter 1.2 "Intended Use", page 9 of this
Operating Manual).
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take measures for the safe opening of centrifuges.
3.4 Operating Personnel
Persons operating the unit must
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be familiar with the fundamental regulations concerning
workplace safety and accident prevention
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have read and understood this operating manual (and in
particular the safety sections and warning notes) and confirmed
this with their signature.
3.5 Informal Safety Instructions
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This operating manual is part of the product.
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The operating manual must be kept at the location of use of the
centrifuge. Ensure that it is accessible at all times.
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The operating manual must be handed over to any subsequent
owner or operator of the centrifuge.
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Any changes made must be added to the operating manual.
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In addition to the operating manual, the general and local rules
and regulations concerning the prevention of accidents and the
protection of the environment must also be supplied.
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Safety and danger indications on the centrifuge must be kept
readable at all times. If necessary, they must be replaced.