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2.5 Position of the Emergency Stop Button
The BSMS system is a subunit of the spectrometer electronics cabinet.
As such it has no mains switch or emergency stop button.
In case of an emergency use the mains power switch at the back of the electronics cabinet.
2.6 Location of the Safety Label
The laboratory supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all the warning labels are
maintained in their proper place any time that the device is used.
2.7 Basic Dangers
The following section specifies residual risks which may result from using the device and
have been established by means of a risk assessment.
In order to minimize health hazards and avoid dangerous situations, follow the safety
instructions specified here as well as in the following chapters of this manual.
2.7.1 General Workplace Dangers
WARNING
Risk to life from nonfunctional or insufficient safety devices!
If safety devices are not functioning or are disabled, there is a danger of serious injury or
death.
u Check that all safety devices are fully functional and correctly installed before starting
work.
u Never disable or bypass safety devices.
u Ensure that all safety devices are always accessible.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from tripping over dirt and scattered objects!
Dirt and scattered objects may cause people to slip or trip, resulting in personal injuries.
u Always keep the work area clean.
u Remove objects which are no longer required from the work area and particularly from
the floor.
u Indicate unavoidable hazards using marking tape.