Section 2 – Safety
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Section 2 – Safety
2.1 Introduction
Before any activity is carried out on the equipment, it is recommended that the included
Sonardyne
Safety Manual
and all warnings and cautions in this manual are read and fully understood.
It is recommended that the operator complies with the Health and Safety Regulations applicable to
the vehicle and the region before operating this equipment.
Operators and service personnel must be familiar with the normal operating and safety procedures
for the subsea equipment being operated.
Documentation must be consulted whenever a
or
warning symbol is found on the
equipment, in order to determine the nature of the potential hazard and any actions which must be
taken.
If any additional equipment is used, any warnings and cautions in the equipment user manual must
be read and fully understood.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the
system.
2.2 Safety Procedures
2.2.1
Warnings
Personal protection. Appropriate protective equipment such as protective footwear, hard hat
and gloves must be worn when handling or carrying out any procedures involving Sonardyne and
other equipment
Heavy equipment. Many Sonardyne products and equipment types, such as Lodestar,
transponders, transceivers, cable drums etc. require Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) for lifting due
to their heavy weight. If MHE is not available, it is the responsibility of the operator to perform a
manual handling risk assessment prior to carrying out manual lifting/handling. Refer to the individual
equipment documentation for weight specifications.
Dismanting. This instrument must only be accessed internally and dismantled by qualified
Sonardyne personnel.
Lithium-ion Battery Pack. This instrument contains a backup lithium-ion battery pack. Refer to
the Sonardyne Safety Manual for saftey information for lithium-ion batteries.
Risk of toxic gases and Corrosive Liquids. Do not stand in direct line with the end of the unit
when operating the Pressure Relief Vent Valve. Sudden release of high pressure gases could cause
injury to personnel. Wear Personal Protective Equipment such as goggles when operating the
Pressure Relief Vent Valve.
