● ⇒ "Operation", Page 61
● ⇒ "Maintenance/repair", Page 68
2.5 Responsibility of the owner
Information on safety at work refers to the regulations of the European Union that apply when the machine is man‐
ufactured. The owner is obliged to ensure that the specified industrial safety measures comply with the latest rules
and regulations and to observe new regulations during the entire service life of the machine. Local industrial safety
legislation and regional regulations and codes of practice must be observed outside the European Union.
General safety, accident prevention and environmental protection regulations that apply where the machine is in
operation must be observed and complied with in addition to the safety instructions contained in these operating
instructions.
The owner and any personnel authorised by him are responsible for correct operation of the machine and for clearly
defining responsibilities for installation, operation, maintenance and cleaning. The operating instructions must be
followed in full and without any limitations.
Special local conditions or applications can lead to situations which are not considered in these operating instruc‐
tions. In such cases, the required safety measures must be defined and implemented by the owner. Necessary
measures may also relate, for example, to the handling of hazardous materials or tools and the provision/wearing
of personal protection equipment. The operating instructions must, if required, be supplemented by the owner with
instructions relating to the organization of work, working procedures, authorized personnel, supervising and reporting
obligations, etc. For further information please refer to ⇒ "Safety instructions for operation", Page 61.
Furthermore, the owner must ensure that
● any futher working and safety instructions resulting from risk assessment of the machine workplaces are specified
in operating procedures.
● personnel who work with or on the machine are provided with appropriate first-aid equipment. The personnel
must be trained in the use of the first-aid equipment.
● the operating instructions are always kept available in the immediate vicinity of the machine for installation, op‐
erating and maintenance personnel.
● the personnel are trained in accordance with the work to be performed.
● the machine is only operated when in safe and proper working order.
● the safety devices are always kept freely accessible and are checked regularly.
● the national regulations for the operation of cranes and lifting applinces are observed.
● the specified regular checks and inspections are carried out on time and are documented.
The owner is urged to develop procedures and guidelines to cover malfunction situations, to instruct users and to
apply these instructions at a suitable place in a readily legible manner.
2.6 Operating personnel requirements
Only authorised and trained personnel may operate the machine. The personnel must have received instruction on
the machine functions and any hazards that may occur.
Every individual given the task of working on or with the machine must have read and understood the operating
instructions before any work on the machine is started.
Persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicines which affect their reactions must not work on or with the
machine.
Age and job-specific regulations relevant at the place where the machine is operated must be observed for the
selection of any personnel.
Personnel are obliged to report to the owner without delay any changes to the machine that impair safety.
For independent operation (machine operator) or maintenance (trained maintenance fitter) of the DC-Com chain,
the owner may only employ persons
● who are at least 18 years of age,
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