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4.3 SIX MONTHLY CHECKS
These examinations should be carried out
by competent persons. The results should
be recorded and a copy kept by the user.
The person should perform all the checks
detailed in section 4.2. In addition the
person should:
(a)
Examine and test the machine
primary control element(s) to ensure that
they are functioning correctly and are not
in need of maintenance or replacement.
(b)
Inspect the machine to ensure that
there are no mechanical or structural
aspects which could prevent the machine
from stopping or assuming an otherwise
safe condition when called upon to do so.
(c)
Check that no modifications have
been made to the machine control system,
the safety mat system or the interface
between them, which could adversely
affect the system and that any suitable
modifications
have
been
correctly
performed and suitably recorded.
4.4 DAILY/SETTING CHECKS
The following tests should be carried out
daily and after setting by a designated
person appointed by the machine user.
The results should be recorded and a copy
should be kept on or near the machine.
Specific statutory requirements may apply
to certain types of machine.
The designated person should:
(a)
Inspect the top sur face of the mat
sensor(s) for mechanical damage to ensure
that the top surface has not been penetrated
or chemically damaged.
(b)
Check the oper ation of the sensor in
several locations by operating the reset and
stepping on the sensor. Check at different
locations each day such that the entire
active area of the mat is periodically
checked.
(c)
Check that access to the dangerous
parts of the machine is not possible from
any direction not covered by the sensor.
(d)
Check that it is not possible for a
person to stand in the dangerous area
without actuating the sensor.
(e)
Check that when the muting facility
(if fitted) is operative the moving parts are
no longer dangerous.
(f)
Check that the stopping per for mance
monitor (if fitted) is in use and is set up
and functioning correctly.
(g)
Check that all electr ical enclosures
are closed and locked and that any keys
have been removed for retention by a
designated person.
(h)
Check for signs of damage to cables
and connections.
