Revision 3 | Operating instructions sample cleaner MLN
2.4 Operating and maintenance personnel
Operating and maintenance personnel are responsible for transport, assembly, installation, operation,
adjustment and cleaning of the machine as well as for fault rectification.
1. Sample cleaner MLN is allowed to be operated by authorised and instructed persons only.
2. The responsibilities associated with operating the machine must be clearly defined and adhered to so
that there are no unclear responsibilities concerning safety.
3. The deactivation procedures specified in these Operating Instructions must be adhered to for all tasks
(operation, maintenance, repairs etc.); refer to chapter 2.9.
4. The operator must forbid all the methods of operation that compromise the safety levels associated
with the machine.
5. The operator must also ensure that only authorised persons work on the machine.
6. The operator is obligated to immediately inform the operating company about changes in the
machine that compromise safety.
7. The operating personnel must be equipped with the corresponding protective equipment by the
operator, in accordance with the legal obligations and the material to be processed.
8. The operator must regularly demand that the personal safety equipment be used. The operator must
also monitor the usage of the said equipment.
2.5 Safety measures (to be implemented by the operating company)
It is noted that the operating company
trains the operating and maintenance personnel with regard to the safety devices of the sample
cleaner
and monitors their compliance with the safety measures.
The frequency of functional tests described in chapter 8.3 must be adhered to.
The tasks described in these Operating Instructions are listed in such a way that they are
understood by the operating personnel (with regard to the Function and Operation chapters).
understood by skilled personnel (with regard to the chapters delivery, transport and storage,
installation and commissioning, maintenance and cleaning, disruptions – causes and their rectification
and dismantling and disposal).
The chapters delivery, transport and storage, installation and commissioning, maintenance and cleaning,
disruptions – causes and their rectification and dismantling and disposal are only intended for skilled
personnel. Tasks that are described in these chapters must be carried out by skilled personnel only.
Instructed person
A person who has been instructed and, if necessary, trained by a skilled worker about the assigned tasks
and possible dangers in case of improper behaviour, and who has been instructed about the necessary
safety devices and safety measures.
Skilled worker
An individual who is proficient in identifying risks and avoiding hazards that can occur when using the
product, on account of his relevant professional training, education and/or experience.
(Definition as per DIN EN 82079-1:2013-06)