Safety
Personnel qualification
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Stepper motor-driven diaphragm dosing pump NXP-M and NXP-P
Operating instructions
2.2 Hazards due to non-compliance with the safety
instructions
Failure to follow the safety instructions may endanger not only persons,
but also the environment and the device.
The specific consequences can be:
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failure of vital functions of the dosing pump and the system,
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failure of required maintenance and repair methods,
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danger for individuals through dangerous dosing media,
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danger to the environment caused by substances leaking from the
system.
2.3 Working in a safety-conscious manner
Besides the safety instructions specified in this operating manual, further
safety rules apply and must be followed:
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accident prevention regulations,
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safety and operating provisions,
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safety provisions for handling dangerous substances (mostly the
safety data sheets to dosing media),
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environmental protection provisions,
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applicable standards and legislation.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
Based on the degree of risk posed by the dosing medium and the type of
work you are carrying out, you must use corresponding protective
equipment. Read the Accident Prevention Regulations and the Safety
Data Sheets to the dosing media find out what protective equipment you
need.
You will require the minimum of the following personal protective
equipment:
Personal protective equipment required
Protective goggles
Protective clothing
Protective gloves
Table 3: Personal protective equipment required
Wear the following personal protective equipment when performing the
following tasks:
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commissioning,
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working on the dosing pump while running,
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shutdown,
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maintenance work,
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disposal.
2.5 Personnel qualification
Any personnel who work on the dosing pump must have appropriate
special knowledge and skills.
Anybody who works on the dosing pump must meet the conditions below:
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attendance at all the training courses offered by the owner,
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personal suitability for the respective activity,
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sufficient qualification for the respective activity,
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training in handling of the dosing pump,
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knowledge of safety equipment and the way this equipment functions,
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knowledge of this operating manual, particularly of safety instructions
and sections relevant for the activity,
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knowledge of fundamental regulations regarding health and safety
and accident prevention.
All persons must generally have the following minimum qualification:
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training as specialists to carry out work on the dosing pump
unsupervised,
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sufficient training that they can work on the dosing pump under the
supervision and guidance of a trained specialist.