Operating instructions
Safety information
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2.7
Responsibility of the operator
The partly completed machinery is to be used commercially according to its intended use. The operator of the partly
completed machinery is therefore subject to statutory occupational health and safety provisions.
In addition to the general safety information contained in this document, any further safety, accident prevention and
environmental regulations applicable to the field of application of the partly completed machinery must also be
observed.
In particular, operators have the following obligations:
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They must always be fully informed of the most recent occupational safety regulations and perform a risk
assessment to identify any additional hazardous locations and places resulting from the specific working
conditions at the place of use. They must document any such findings in the form of operating instructions (work
instructions, work descriptions, etc.) for use during operation.
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During the entire service life of the partly completed machinery, they must check whether the operating
instructions they have written are compliant with current regulations and make any necessary adjustments.
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They must unambiguously regulate and define who is responsible for carrying out installation, operation,
maintenance and cleaning.
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They must ensure that the staff deployed have the necessary qualifications for the work they are instructed to
perform.
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They must ensure that all staff who work on the partly completed machinery have read and understood all the
documents relevant for its operation (Operating Instructions, maintenance regulations, safety guidelines).
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The must provide training for the staff at regular intervals and inform them of potential dangers.
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They must bear the responsibility for personal injury and damage to property arising from manipulation of the
partly completed machinery. For this reason, the partly completed machinery and its safety equipment must be
inspected at regular intervals to ensure that they are in sound condition and functioning properly, and the results
of this inspection must be suitably documented.
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They must ensure that the partly completed machinery is always in a sound condition technically.
2.7.1
Preventive measures
It is recommended that the operator take the following preventive measures:
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Only allow qualified, trained and properly instructed staff to work on the partly completed machinery.
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Unambiguously define the responsibilities of operating and service personnel.
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Supplement these Operating Instructions with
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stipulations deriving from national and regional labor and environmental regulations
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adjust information covering specific operational aspects (workflows, supervisory obligations, reporting
obligations, fire alarm equipment, etc.)
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Occasionally check to confirm that the Operating Instructions are being used and that such use is correct, and
when necessary repeat the instruction process.
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Ensure that all documentation is permanently available in a readable form and easily accessible at the point of
use.
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Observe any periodic checks and inspections that are required (by law) or specified in this document.
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Replace in good time any components indicated in these documents as being crucial for safety.
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Regularly inspect the partly completed machinery to ensure that the safety equipment operates correctly.
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Make sure that safety information and hazard warnings on the partly completed machinery and in the working
area are always legible.
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Take steps to ensure that the partly completed machinery is regularly inspected for visible damage and defects.
