Doosan DA40 - Safety in workshop

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
SHOP MANUAL
Ch 0 page 7
Purpose
This section is intended as general information about dangers of various types of workshop activities.
Follow the workshop manual
The workshop manual provides instructions about work methods and equipment that reduces the risk of acci-
dents.
Mechanical skill
This is a very important factor. The Doosan-mechanic is skilled and well trained for his job.
Without these qualities, risks are much greater and more difficult to anticipate.
Common sense
This characteristic should form the basis of activities in the workshop.
Negligence and carelessness cannot be allowed.
Work with a safety margin
Always expect that something can go wrong during the work.
Always work with a safety margin where there are risks.
Legislation and local rules
In most countries there are legislation and local practices that apply to safety at work. Follow them at all times.
Warnings (parts or packages)
Always read and follow warnings and instructions.
Do not trust your own knowledge of the risks. The properties of a part or the chemical composition of a product
could have been changed during transit.
You have to know where the risks are
In this way you can avoid them. In many cases, risks are so obvious that you do not have to search for them,
e.g. carbon monoxide - true it is invisible, but you know that it is lethal. Therefore protect yourself.
The hidden dangers
Dangers are found in all work environments and the most serious danger is in not being aware of them.
The three demands of safety
* Knowledge: You have to know your job and also where the risks are.
* Apprehension: You must be aware that you are exposed to risks, or at least to suspect that you are.
* Caution: You have to protect yourself, do not take chances.
Incidents are warning signals
An incident is an unforeseen event without injury or damage.
The next time the consequence of the same event may be worse.
An incident demonstrates that there is a risk. Every incident must be taken as a warning signal - exactly as if
there had been an accident or someone had been taken ill.
Look out
Do not trust others to point out the hazards. It is difficult to remember all pointers and exhortations. New and
unexpected risks may also occur.
Therefore; look out!
As a guide, a number of examples follow.They are not to be regarded as a comprehensive listing.
Safety in workshop