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2.2
Responsibility of Operator
The device may only be operated in a perfect technical condition. Before putting
the device into operation the condition of the device and its equipment must be
checked. The information and instructions provided in this manual have to be
followed at any time.
Besides the instructions provided in this manual the local rules for the prevention
of accidents, general safety regulations - valid for the area of application of the
device - as well as the valid environmental-protection regulations must be
considered and respected.
The responsible technicians and operators have to make sure a failure-free use of
the device. Responsibilities among the involved persons regarding installation,
operation, maintenance and cleaning must be made clear.
2.2.1
Requirements of Personnel
Only authorized and trained technical personnel may work with the instruments.
The operator must have received an instruction over existing and all possible
dangers and should be regularly instructed in safety procedures and environmental
protection and that the personnel is fully aware of the complete operating
instructions and particularly the safety notes. Personnel that might be under the
influence of drugs or alcohol are to be kept off the device at any time.
Technical personnel in this context are defined as skilled employees who are
knowledgeable due to their educational background. In case the foreseen
personnel do not have the necessary qualifications to operate the instrument, it
must be trained. Further to that non-authorized personnel should not operate the
device.
The competencies for the work on and with the device must be specified and kept
undoubtedly at any time so that with respect to security issues no unclear situation
might come up.
Any changes of the equipment, which impair security of the personnel, must
immediately be reported to the operator and every person dealing with it.
