Manual Ozone Generating System SMOevo
Safety
Rev. 1.0
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3.4.2 Safety Measures
Personnel
The owner / operator of the system is obligated to instruct each person
who works with or on this system on the mode of operation, use and the
preventive measures which are to be adhered to.
The instructed persons have to confirm by signature that they have read
and understand all the points in the manual.
Refer to the form Confirmation of Briefing in the Appendix
.
The owner / operator is liable for damage that is caused by personnel
who have not been instructed.
Local
Conditions
Always observe the local employment and safety regulations and laws.
The same applies to environmental regulations.
The owner / operator of the ozone system must ensure that appropriate
escape routes have been provided for the personnel in case of
emergency. The owner must ensure that the escape routes are neither
obstructed nor that their function is impaired (e.g. doors opening in the
escape route direction).
The owner / operator must make sure that sufficient illumination is
available at the ozone system.
The owner / operator is obliged to install fully functional gas detectors in
rooms in which ozone may escape in case of a hazardous incident.
The owner / operator is obliged to install fully functional gas detectors in
rooms in which oxygen may escape in case of a hazardous incident or
to ensure that the permissible oxygen concentration will not be
exceeded within the work area.
The owner / operator is obliged to install gas pipes which are used to
discharge oxygen (oxygen concentration >50%) as far as to the open
air.
Personal
Protective
Equipment
The owner / operator must ensure that an ozone proof breathing
protective device in form of a full mask with effective filter is available for
and identified with the name of each respective person working on/with
the ozone system.
The owner / operator must make sure that the breathing protective
devices are always ready for use, easily accessible, free from dust, and
stored in a moisture-proof place.
The owner / operator must ensure that the employees are familiar with
the use of the breathing protection apparatus by having at least one
exercise/practice per year, and that they are properly used.
Suitable ear protection must be provided.
The owner / operator of the system is responsible for posting an
Operating Directive "Handling of Ozone" in the operating room. The
Directive must be clearly legible and accessible for all employees.
Refer to the sample Operating Directives in the Appendix
.
