
Safety
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Operating instructions Sortimat | Edition 1
Instructed person
A person who has been instructed and, if necessary, trained by a
specialist operator
regarding the tasks
assigned to him/her and the possible dangers in the event of incorrect conduct, and who has also been
instructed regarding the necessary protective devices and protective measures.
Specialist operator
An individual who, due to his/her relevant specialist training and/or experience, is capable of recognizing
risks and avoiding dangers that may occur during use of the product.
(Definition according to DIN EN 82079-1:2013-06)
Obligations on the owner
In the European Economic Area (EEA), national implementation of the framework
directive 89/391/EEC and corresponding individual directives, in particular the directive
2009/104/EC concerning the minimum health and safety requirements for the use of
work equipment by workers at work, as amended, are to be observed and adhered to.
In addition, he/she must comply with the local legal requirements on:
Safety of personnel (accident prevention regulations)
Accident prevention regulation DGUV
Regulation 3 (previously BGV A 3) "Electrical systems and
equipment"
Safety of work equipment (protective equipment and maintenance)
Permitted noise load (depending on the site and time of day)
Product disposal (waste legislation)
Material disposal (waste legislation)
Cleaning (cleaning agents and disposal)
Hazardous substances (in Germany TRGS
Environmental protection regulations
Electrical connections
The SORTIMAT is only allowed to be connected to a socket earthed in accordance with
the regulations, using a protective conductor.
Illuminance
The owner must ensure that there is adequate and homogeneous illumination in all
areas.
At least 300 lux is recommended (maintained illuminance).
In Germany, ASR
A3.4 applies (lighting).
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DGUV = Verband der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung = Association of German Statutory Accident Insurance
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TRGS = Technische Regel für Gefahrstoffe =
Technical rules for hazardous substances
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ASR = Technische Regeln für Arbeitsstätten = Technical rules for work places