TEUPEN LEO 27T, Translation Of The Operating Instructions

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Safety
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3.5 Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment protects staff from hazards which may compromise
their safety or health whilst working.
Staff must wear personal protective equipment when performing any work on and
with the machine. Specific reference will be made to this requirement wherever ne-
cessary in the individual sections in these instructions. A description of this per-
sonal protective equipment is provided in the following:
n It is imperative that the personal safety clothing and equipment required in the
various chapters of these instructions is put on before starting the work.
n Adhere to the signs in the working area regarding personal protective equip-
ment.
Description of the personal safety clothing and equipment
Occupational safety cloth-
ing
Fig. 2
Occupational safety clothing is close-fitting work clothing with a low tear strength,
with close-fitting sleeves and no protruding parts. It primarily is used to prevent be-
ing caught up in moving parts of the machine. Do not wear rings, chains or other
items of jewellery.
Safety harness
Fig. 3
The safety harness is used to provide protection from falling in situations in which
there is an increased risk of falls. There is an increased risk of falls when certain
heights are exceeded and the work location is not safeguarded by a railing.
Wear the safety harness so that the safety rope is connected to the safety harness
and a fixed fastening point.
Safety harnesses must only be used by specially trained personnel.
Safety goggles
Fig. 4
Safety goggles are used to protect the eyes from flying parts and splashed liquids.
Safety helmet
Fig. 5
The safety helmet provides protection from falling or flying parts and materials.
Safety boots
Fig. 6
Safety boots are used to provide protection from heavy, falling objects and slipping
on slippery surfaces.