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ValcoMelton
Section 2 - Safety and Use
MC032 - MCP-25 Control
Owner
Responsibilities
The owner of the equipment is under obligation to manage all safety
information. Some examples include:
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Examine all safety materials and documents as well as
jurisdictional laws and make certain all laws, recommendations,
and other safety/hazard laws, certification requirements, training,
and instructions are followed and kept current.
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Maintain all safety materials including tags, labels, documents,
and MSDS information. Make certain they are distinct and can be
read/understood. Replace any that are dirty, worn, or unreadable.
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Make sure all personnel who will handle, install, maintain,
operate, fix, and work around the equipment have ready access
to the safety information, training, and equipment according to
jurisdictional authorities.
The owner of the equipment is under obligation to make certain that all
instructions, requirements, and jurisdictional laws are met. Some examples
include:
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Make sure there are regular inspections of equipment and safety
devices.
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Have regular safety drills and inspections supervised by the
proper authorities.
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Provide all required safety items, first aid equipment, and
training.
The owner of the equipment is under obligation to make certain that all
personnel who will handle, install, maintain, operate, fix, and work around the
equipment are qualified, trained, and up-to-date with all information regarding
the equipment. Some examples include:
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Make sure all personnel have the proper safety training,
equipment, education, and abilities necessary for the job function
according to safety instructions and all jurisdictional laws and
regulations.
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It is strongly advised that personnel receive first-responder
medical care training in case of burns, medical emergencies, or
other injuries. Training should be kept up to date.
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Make sure all personnel understand and can follow safety
policies and procedures for the organization as well as for the
specific equipment.
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Make sure that all personnel are consistently trained, evaluated,
free of alcohol and medications that may impair judgment and
reflexes, and are tested for banned substances according to
jurisdictional authorities.
