CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY 23
1.2 General safety information
To maintain safety and minimize hazards observe the following:
• Before the drive is energized, make sure that:
- all foreign objects are removed from the
drive,
- all internal and external covers are securely
fastened and all doors are closed, locked and
/ or bolted,
- the manual release of the door safety
switches is in the locked position
• Before starting to work on the drive, make sure
that:
- the main and auxiliary power supply to the
drive is switched off, locked out, and tagged
out,
- the drive is dead,
- safety ground connections are in place,
- appropriate personal protective equipment
is provided and used when required,
- everyone involved is informed.
• When working near the running drive, wear pro-
tective earmuffs.
• Before work is carried out simultaneously on
the drive and on other drive system equipment,
make sure that:
- the relevant safety codes and standards are
observed,
- all energy sources of the equipment are
turned off,
- lockout and tagout devices are in place,
- barriers and appropriate covers are used on
equipment which is still live,
- everyone involved is informed.
• In case of fire in the drive room:
- Observe the established rules and regula-
tions for fire protection.
- Only firemen with appropriate protective
equipment are allowed to enter the drive
room.
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