Safety
Owner's obligation of care
2007-9015-001
03-2014
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Safety
2.1
Owner's obligation of care
The product has been designed and constructed while taking account of a
potential risk analysis and after careful selection of the harmonized standards
and other technical specifications to be complied with. It therefore guarantees
a maximum level of safety.
This safety can only be achieved in practice on the farm however when all of
the necessary measures have been taken. It is part of the owner's obligation of
care to plan these measures and check that they are carried out.
In particular, the owner must ensure that
● Everyone who works with or performs activities in connection with the
product carefully reads the instructions (especially the safety instructions
and warnings)
.
● A Danger! TOXIC GASES sign is posted at the eye level, at the entry of the
pit area. Make sure this sign remains visible at all times.
● No one must enter into a manure pit at any time, except qualified personnel
having knowledge on procedures in confined spaces.
● Safety fences have been installed around the reservoir and/or equipment
to protect people and livestock against hazardous fall. Safety fences must
meet local requirements regarding workers safety.
● Safety equipment is available on site (hearing protection, eye protection.).
Everyone who works with or performs activities in connection with the
product must use safety equipment.
● All local requirements on safety procedures in confined spaces have been
followed. Refer to the Basic Safety Instruction section.
● The power source is shut off and locked before lubricating, servicing and
adjusting.
● Permanent ventilation has been installed in each structure surrounding the
main storage to evacuate toxic gases.
