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CHAPTER 2 - Safety & Accident Prevention
The
Brobo Group
3M Drill
has been designed & manufactured in accordance with
Australian Standards
. It is
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
that the instructions & warnings contained in this chapter be carefully followed for correct
usage of the machine.
2.1. Operation of the Machine
The
Brobo Group
3M Drill
is specifically designed to drill through ferrous & metal cross sections with thin-walled
or “plate” profiles. Other types of material & machining are not compatible for use with the specifications of the drill.
This machine involves a high-speed revolution; therefore extreme caution is required when operating the
device.
The employer is responsible for instructing the personnel who, in turn, are obliged to inform the operator of any
accident risks, safety devices, noise emission & accident prevention regulations provided for by national &
international laws governing the use of the machine.
The operator must be fully aware of the position &
functions of all the machine’s controls.
All those concerned must strictly adhere to ALL instructions, warnings, & accident prevention standards in
this manual.
The following definitions are those provided for by the
EEC DIRECTIVE ON MACHINERY No. 98/37/CE:
Danger Zone -
any zone in and/or around a machine in which the presence of a person constitutes a
risk to the safety & health of that person.
Person Exposed
- any person finding him or herself, either completely or partly in a danger zone.
Operator
- the person or persons are given the responsibility of installing, operating, adjusting,
maintaining, cleaning, repairing, & transporting the machine.
2.1.1. Noise Level
The noise level of an idling drill has been measured to be
below 85 dBA
.
This complies with the
Australian
Occupational Health & Safety (Noise) Regulations 1992.
Please note that peak impulse noise levels will be experienced due to variables including drill characteristics, type,
& condition. This will also vary accordingly depending on the size & type of sample being drilled. Under these
circumstances, management should make available to the operator(s) the appropriate hearing protection equipment
as prescribed under the above-stated act.
WARNING – UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS/REPLACEMENTS/USE
The manufacturer declines any responsibility whatsoever, either civil of criminal, in the case of
unauthorised interference or replacement of one or more parts or assemblies on the machine,
or if accessories, tools & consumable materials used are different from those recommended by
the manufacturer, or if the machine is inserted in a plant system & its proper function is altered.
