General Safety Information
Categorization of the hazard Areas
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1.3.1 Personnel Area
The utmost attention is to be paid to the hazards for individuals. There are various risks and hazards, the most
important of which are mentioned here.
1.3.1.1 Electric shock
The system can produce electrical potentials that can be dangerous or even fatal for individuals. During work on
the system the following guidelines are to be observed:
• Work in electrically isolated state
This is the recommended way of working, it should be rigorously applied during all connection and wiring
work. Follow the rules:
Electrically isolate.
Secure against switching back on.
Discharge and short-circuit capacitors, disconnect and isolate batteries.
Verify the voltage free status by measurement.
Connect to earth.
Report and instruct.
• Work in the vicinity of live parts
In these circumstances an increased hazard potential is to be expected. Minimize the risks by means of:
Guards
Covers
Insulating encapsulation, cladding
Imposed separation by means of mechanical features, protective grilles
Supervision, reporting
• Work on live equipment
It is imperative that this form of working is avoided. If it cannot be avoided, careful work preparation is essen
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tial. Pay attention to the following:
The personnel must be specially trained.
Work in accordance with recognized specialist methods.
Controlled personal protective equipment must be available (passive protection).
Organization of the working areas.
Supervision and preparatory measures (active protection).
Use appropriate protection against physical contact throughout.
Set up a suitable emergency stop chain and test it at regular intervals.
Mark all wires and cables to prevent mistakes.
