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2.3
Personnel
The operating organisation shall ensure that only appropriately qualified and authorised
personnel work on this machine. It is responsible for ensuring that operators and
maintenance staff possess the necessary qualifications. Personnel must be at least 15 years
old.
All personnel working with or on the machine must have read and understood this
operation manual.
The operating company shall document the operators' and maintenance staff's
acknowledgement of this manual, and shall ensure their compliance with it by means of
regular training.
2.3.1
Operators
Before starting work, the personnel assigned as operators must be adequately instructed
regarding the nature and scope of their duties and the potential risks. Training shall be
conducted on a regular basis (at least once a year). Training shall be conducted after any
technical modifications.
2.3.2
Maintenance staff
The maintenance and repair staff must be authorised and
• adequately trained for the relevant activities
• familiar with and comply with the applicable technical rules and safety regulations
Competent personnel are persons who, by virtue of their training, experience and knowledge
of the relevant requirements, standards and safety regulations, can carry out the necessary
activities while recognising and avoiding potential hazards.
2.4
Informal safety precautions
The following documents must be read, understood and followed. They must always be
available at the machine's operating location, and must be kept in legible condition:
• The operation manual for this product
• Generally applicable and local accident prevention and environmental protection
regulations
• Safety data sheets for the conveyed materials, as well as for any cleaning products or
lubricants being used
