General Safety Instructions
Rieber GmbH & Co. KG
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In addition, the operator must ensure that the appliance is always in a perfect technical condition. For
this reason, the following shall apply:
The operator must ensure that the maintenance intervals defined in this guide are obeyed.
The operator must regularly check all safety devices for functionality and completeness.
The operator must ensure that the appropriate media connections are present.
The operator must ensure that structural safety measures are performed.
3.4
Personnel qualification requirements
Safe operation requires certain technical skills and personal qualification of each person.
The responsibility for organization lies with the ‘
Designated Representative
’ (operator).
According to EN 50110-1 a work supervisor is a person who is appointed to take direct
responsibility for the performance of work. If necessary, this responsibility can be assigned
partly to other persons. [...] The designated representative must instruct all persons
involved in the work on all hazards which may not be obvious for them’.
Work may only be carried out by ‘
instructed persons
’ who have been trained to carry out
the respective task, for example for use, for permissible changes /modifications, for
cleaning or for troubleshooting. Such persons must have received practical instruction on
the appliance in accordance with the operating instructions. Training and instruction must
be repeated and proper understanding must be verified (ideally by way of an appropriate
test).
Only ‘
Qualified Staff
’ are allowed to carry out repair work.
IEC 60204-1 defines qualified personnel as "persons who, on account of their training and
relevant experience are in the position to recognise risks and avoid potentially dangerous
situations."
Electrical work may only be carried out by trained and
experienced
electricians
.
Electro-technically instructed persons may only work under the supervision of a qualified
electrician.
Work on the cooling unit should only be carried out by authorised skilled personnel like a
refrigeration specialist
or a member of the Rieber Customer Service.
Any repairs and/or overhaul during the warranty period may only be carried out by the
Rieber Service Department.
Chapter ‘Warranty and liability’, page 35
3.5
Provide protective equipment for the operating personnel
Ensure that the personnel wear the personal protective equipment appropriate to the relevant
situation.
Wear safety shoes to prevent injuries during transport of the buffet.
Wear safety gloves to avoid burns at hands and arms.
