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951-180-087-EN
Version 01
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1. Safety instructions
If
modifications, extensions, and/or conver-
sions are performed in potentially explosive
atmospheres, the operator shall take the
necessary measures to ensure that these
modifications, extensions, or conversions
fulfill the minimum explosion protection
requirements.
The operator
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Documents the measures for explosion
protection
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Marks the potentially explosive areas
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Prepares written operating instructions
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Selects suitable employees
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Provides the employees with adequate
and appropriate instruction regarding
explosion protection
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Employs a release system for hazardous
activities and for those that may become
dangerous in interaction with other work
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Performs required tests and monitoring
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Ensures that only original spare parts
are used
1.24 Obligations of the operator
1.24.1 Identiication of hazards
The operator must identify all hazards re-
sulting from integration into the main ma-
chine as well as the hazards at the machine’s
place of installation. The operator must take
necessary measures for safety and health
protection.
1.24.2 Explosion protection measures
Based on a comprehensive assessment of
the work area, the operator ensures that the
equipment and all installation materials are
suitable for operation in potentially explosive
atmospheres and are assembled, installed,
and operated in such a way that they do not
cause an explosion.
