Refrigerated Centrifuge with Heating System Sigma 2-16KHL
3 Safety
Version 02/2013, Rev. 1.19 of 25/04/2019
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0700802
3.3
Responsibility of the operator
The operator is responsible for authorising only qualified personnel to work
on the centrifuge (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:
• take measures in order to prevent all danger to life or health during
work.
• ensure that centrifuges are operated properly and entirely as intended
(see chapter 1.2 - "Intended use").
• take protective measures against fire and explosion when working with
hazardous substances.
• take measures for the safe opening of centrifuges.
3.4
Operating personnel
Persons operating the unit must
• be familiar with the fundamental regulations concerning workplace
safety and accident prevention
• 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
• This operating manual is a part of the product.
• The operating manual must be kept at the location of use of the
centrifuge. Ensure that it is accessible at all times.
• The operating manual must be handed over to any subsequent owner
or operator of the centrifuge.
• Any changes, additions or updates received must be added to the
operating manual.
• 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.
• Safety and danger indications on the centrifuge must be kept readable
at all times. If necessary, they must be replaced.
