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2.4.4 Selection and qualifications of the personnel
Only trained and instructed personnel may work on the Universal Belt Grinding Unit. The mini-
mum legal age for employment must be observed.
The responsibilities of the personnel must be clearly assigned, i.e. commissioning, operation,
maintenance and repair, etc.
Personnel still in the training or instruction phase may only be allowed to work on the Universal
Belt Grinding Unit under the permanent supervision of an experienced person.
2.4.5 Operation
Only adequately instructed and trained personnel are authorised to operate the grinding unit in
connection with the machine.
2.4.6 Safety measures in normal operation
Refrain from any method of working which may pose a risk to safety. Only operate the Universal
Belt Grinding Unit if all the safety devices are installed and fully functional.
Check the Universal Belt Grinding Unit for external signs of damage and correct operation of the
safety devices at least once every shift.
Report any changes (including operating behaviour) immediately to the competent depart-
ment / person. If required, put the grinding machine out of operation immediately and secure
against restarting.
Before using the Universal Belt Grinding Unit, ensure that no one is exposed to any risk from the
start-up of the machine.
Immediately put the Universal Belt Grinding Unit out of operation and secure against restarting in
case of any malfunctions. Have the faults eliminated immediately.
2.4.7 Particular hazard areas
In the area of the grinding wheel, wet-grinding belt and flap brush, there is a hazard of pinching
and being drawn in (e.g. clothing, fingers and hair). Suitable personal protective equipment must
be worn.
2.4.8 Servicing (maintenance, repair) and fault rectification
Maintenance work is to be carried out on schedule by trained personnel. Inform operating
personnel before starting repair work. The responsible supervisor is to be named.
For all service work, the grinding machine is to be disconnected from the power supply and
secured against accidental restarting. Pull out the mains plug. Cordon off the servicing area, as
far as possible.
2. Safety
