Herma 500 - Machine users; Operator

Documentation HERMA 500
1.10 GB (2019/02/28) 15
Machine users
Machine Users
Only staff who can perform the work assigned to them reliably may use the machine. People whose ability to
respond is impaired by drugs, alcohol or medication, for example, may not use the machine. They are considered
“unauthorised”.
Unauthorised persons are not permitted to enter the work area! Unauthorised persons could cause
dangerous situations.
Any specific regulations that apply at the place of operation, for example regarding age, must be taken into
account when staff are selected.
Only trained staff may use the machine. The staff must be trained by the manufacturer HERMA GmbH or a
HERMA partner. The operator can provide the training if they are sufficiently qualified to do so, e.g. they studied
these instructions carefully and have experience with industrial applications and the hazards that can result.
Minimum basic training for all users of the product includes:
 Information on the basic function of the product.
 Fundamental information on safety regulations, both in a general industrial context and in particular the
local regulations of the country, district and location in which the product is operated. The operator (see the
next section) is responsible for providing information on local regulations.
 General dangers that this type of product (machines) usually presents.
 Specific hazard areas for the specific product being used.
 Explanation of safety instructions attached to the product, e.g. safety symbols on labels.
 Instruction in the use of personal protective equipment and safety measures such as wearing safety shoes,
hairnets and form-fitting clothing.
Operator
An operator is any person who operates the product for industrial and/or commercial purposes or allows a third
party to do so.
The operator bears legal responsibility for the product with regard to protecting the users or third parties during
operation. The operator must issue work instructions to ensure safe operation.
The product is used in the commercial sector. As a result, the operator of the product is legally obligated to
comply with workplace health and safety requirements.
The operator must comply with not only the information on workplace health and safety in these instructions, but
also the applicable regulations on safety, accident prevention and environmental protection in the product’s area
of application. In particular, the following rules apply:
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The operator must become familiar with the applicable workplace health and safety regulations
and must perform a risk assessment in order to define the hazards resulting from the specific