Chapter 4
Important safety information
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4.4 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
Persons entrusted with setting-up, transportation, installation, commissio-
ning, operation, dismounting or maintenance of the K°Bloc must have the
following knowledge:
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basic mechanical knowledge,
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knowledge of the plant into which the K°Bloc is integrated,
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knowledge of the associated technical terms.
To ensure operational safety, these activities may be carried out only by a
properly qualified specialist or an instructed person being supervised by a
specialist.
Specialists are persons who, on account of their technical training, know-
ledge and experience as well as due to their knowledge of relevant provi-
sions, are able to
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assess the work entrusted to them,
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identify possible dangers and
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take suitable safety measures.
A specialist must comply with the relevant technical rules, e.g. the accident
prevention regulations.
4.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
The personal protective equipment for work with and on the K°Bloc includes:
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sturdy gloves,
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protective clothing,
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safety footwear,
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safety helmet,
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eye or face protection.