Safety
EKZT-Series | Version 1.03
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2.3 Requirements to staff
Qualifications
The different tasks described in this manual represent
different requirements to the qualification of the persons
entrusted with these tasks.
Only persons reliable working procedures can be ex-
pected from, are allowed to perform all works. Persons
the responsiveness of which is affected by e. g. drugs,
alcohol or medication, are not allowed to work with the
machine.
The qualifications of the personnel for the different tasks
are mentioned below:
Operator
The operator is instructed by the operating company
about the assigned tasks and possible risks in case of
improper behaviour. Any tasks which need to be per-for-
med beyond the operation in the standard mode must
only be performed by the operator if it is indicated in
these instructions and if the operating company ex-pres-
sively commissioned the operator.
Qualified personnel
Due to their professional training, knowledge and expe-
rience as well as their knowledge of relevant regulations
the specialist staff is able to perform the assigned tasks
and to recognise and avoid any possible dangers them-
selves.
Manufacturer
Certain works may only be performed by specialist per-
sonnel of the manufacturer. Other personnel is not au-
thorized to perform these works. Please contact our cus-
tomer service for the execution of all arising work.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
The personal protective equipment serves to protect per-
sons against impairments of safety and health while wor-
king. The staff member has to wear personal protec-tive
equipment while performing different tasks on and with
the machine which are indicated in the individual para-
graphs of these instructions.
The personal protective equipment is explained in the
following paragraph:
WARNING!
Danger in case of insufficient quali-
fication of the staff!
Insufficiently qualified persons cannot estimate the
risks while using the chain hoist and expose them-
selves and others to the danger of severe or lethal
injuries.
- Have all works only performed by qualified per-
sons.
- Keep insufficiently qualified persons out of the wor-
king area.
Head protection
The industrial helmet protects the head against fall-
ing objects and hitting on fixed objects.
Ear protection
The hearing protection protects against damages of
hearing due to noise.
Use safety glasses!
The protective goggles serve to protect the eyes
against parts flying off.
Protective gloves
The protective gloves serve to protect the hands
against sharp components as well as against fric-
tion, abrasions or deep injuries.
Safety boots
The safety boots protect the feet against crushes, fal-
ling parts and slipping over on slippery under-ground.
Protective clothes
Protective clothes are made of a tightly fitted fabric
without the protruding parts of low tear strength.
