2.2 Operator responsibility
In addition to the occupational safety information in these operating instructions, the safety,
accident prevention and environmental prevention regulations applicable to the operation site
of the appliance must also be observed. Thereby, the following applies in particular:
• The operator must inform himself regarding the applicable occupational safety
regulations and carry out a risk assessment to identify additional dangers arising
from the special work conditions at the operation site of the appliance.
• The operator must clearly regulate and determine responsibility for installation,
maintenance and cleaning.
• The operator must ensure that all persons engaged with the appliance have
completely read and understood the operating instructions.
• Furthermore, he must train the personnel at regular intervals and inform them of
the dangers associated with handling the appliance.
The operator is also responsible for ensuring that the equipment is always in a technically
flawless condition. Therefore, the following applies:
• After each time the equipment is used, or at least once a year, a visual inspection
of the appliance by an instructed person is required (per DGUV guideline 305-002
or country-specific rules).
• Every three years, or whenever a doubt is raised about the safety or reliability
of the appliance, a function and load test must also be carried out (per DGUV
guideline 305-002 or country-specific regulations).
NOTE!
Maintenance work can be carried out by instructed persons. Maintenance
measures and repairs may only be carried out by the appliance
manufacturer, or by specialist personnel trained by the appliance
manufacturer and the authorised service partners. Continuous training and
instruction by the appliance manufacturer is mandatory for a valid training
certificate.
