Operating Instructions PT 2500 E english / Release 1.0 / 01.12.2009 page 9 of 26
2.2.4 DANGER AREA
System/equipment
The system danger area includes the whole system/equipment including the connecting
lead and controls.
Proximity danger area
This refers to all areas within a defined distance of the equipment.
User danger area
This danger area includes all persons working with the equipment.
2.2.5 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
In order that the system/equipment can be used safely and without risk, the users in
various roles bear the responsibility for particular danger areas.
Contract partner:
The contract partner bears the responsibility for the “proximity danger area”.
Operating company:
The operating company bears the responsibility for the “user danger area”. Only those
users may be authorised to operate the system/equipment who fulfil all requirements of the
user roles concerned. In doing so, attention must be paid to the following points:
It is to be ensured that all users of the system/equipment have fully read and
understood chapter 2, “Safety” and act accordingly in a safety-conscious manner.
It is to be ensured that no unauthorised person carries out work with the
system/equipment.
It is to be ensured that users are informed of the possible risks and dangers connected
with the system/equipment.
It is to be ensured that those being trained or engaged in general training are under the
permanent supervision of a trained and authorised person.