Safety equipment
Instruction Handbook b maXX (BM4-F-)ENC-XX (Encoder module)
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2.8
2.8 Safety equipment
2.9 Behavior in hazardous situations or at accidents
Preventive mea-
sures
m Always be prepared for accidents or fire!
m Keep first-aid equipment (e.g. first-aid kits, blankets, etc.) and fire extinguishers readily
accessible.
m Familiarize personnel with accident signalling systems, first aid equipment and life sav-
ing equipment.
And if something
does happen: re
-
spond properly.
m Stop operation of the device immediately with an EMERGENCY Stop.
m Initiate first aid measures.
m Evacuate persons from the danger zone.
m Notify the responsible persons of the site.
m Alarm medical personnel and/or the fire department.
m Keep access routes clear for rescue vehicles.
WARNING!
Risk of fatal injury due to non-functional safety equipment!
Safety equipment provides for the highest level of safety in a facility. Even if safety
equipment makes work processes more awkward, under no circumstances may they
be circumvented. Safety can only be ensured by intact safety equipment.
Therefore:
m Before starting to work, check whether the safety equipment in good working order
and properly installed.