Safety
1-2 © Essemtec AG Paraquda Startup & Safety
0000003/11 / November 4, 2014
1.3 Personnel Requirements
Any incorrect use of the Paraquda, its modules or options can cause severe injury. Therefore
only authorized personnel is permitted to work with or at
the Paraquda equipment.
1.3.1 Management Responsibilities
The management has to take care, that
• personnel working with or at the Paraquda equipment is well trained in safety aspects and
accident prevention and adhere to safety regulations.
• the user documentation (machine manuals) is available at all times.
• personnel in training or working under instruction has to be supervised continuously by
authorized personnel.
• no unauthorized personnel can gain access to Paraquda equipment.
• no items of the safety system is removed from Paraquda equipment.
• bypassing safety elements is strictly prohibited.
• the Paraquda equipment is only used in perfect condition and is maintained correctly and
safely.
• all safety relevant material is kept in top condition.
• the work habits of the personnel have to be checked on a regular basis regarding awareness of
security and danger.
• tools and methods for fire-fighting have to be provided and published as well as the location
of fire-extinguisher and fire alarms.
• necessary protective equipment (goggles, protective gloves, etc.) is available for the staff.
1.3.2 Equipment Operating - Personnel Profile
Operating the Paraquda, its modules or options may only be performed by qualified personnel.
Depending on the training completed the user may be certified as level 1 operating personnel
(standard user) or as level 2 operating personnel (advanced user).
Function of the Level 1 Operating Personnel
• starting/stopping/aborting production
• loading and unloading production material (PCB, components, dispense materials, etc.)
• cleaning the machine
Function of the Level 2 Operating Personnel
• setting-up production
• adjusting processes
• teaching material