Safety measures and precautions
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Risk of injury through contact with and inhalation of pesti-
cide and liquid fertiliser
There is a risk of poisoning or pollution contact with or inhaling of
pesticides and liquid fertiliser for anyone in the implement's dan-
ger zone as well as for the environment.
Spray agents and liquid fertiliser must always be handled proper-
ly.
2.6 Residual risks
Residual risks are particular hazards which occur when handling the device and
which cannot be eliminated despite a design in accordance with safety require-
ments.
Residual risks are not usually obvious and may be the source of a potential injury
or health hazard.
2.6.1 Hazard caused by mechanical systems
There is a risk of accidents due to crushing, cutting and striking body parts
on abruptly moving machine parts,
on moving machine parts caused by stored mechanical energy in elastic parts,
such as springs,
on an inadequately stable device,
on the general shape or mounting location of components.
2.6.2 Dangers from the oil hydraulic system
There is a danger of injury, especially to the face, eyes and unprotected skin due
to burns and contamination with hydraulic oil due to
spraying out of hot or pressurised hydraulic oil from connection points or pipes
which have leaks;
bursting of pipes or components which are under pressure.