Unifarm Machinery Corporation
PO Box 38, Wilson, NC, U.S.A.
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SAFETY
SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
Most of the accidents, which occur while the operator is using the machine or the equipment or
carrying out maintenance and repair activities, are caused by the non-compliance with the main
safety requirements.
Therefore the potential risks must be fully understood and special attention must be paid to the
activity which is being executed.
If potentially dangerous situations are known,
accidents can be prevented!
USER’S REQUIREMENTS
The equipment user must have the following:
Physical: good sight, co-ordination and capability to execute all instructions in a safe manner.
Mental: the users must understand and follow the prescribed norms, rules and safety measures.
They must be careful, pay attention to their own safety and the safety of other people and act
properly and in a responsible way.
Training: the users must read and understand this manual, its pictures and charts, and the
identification and hazard plates. They must be trained and qualified to perform any use and
maintenance activities.
WORK CLOTHING
The following clothing and personal protective equipment must be used when working and executing
maintenance and repair activities:
- Overalls or any other comfortable outfit; make sure that they are not too loose since they
might be caught by moving parts.
- Protective gloves.
- Goggles or mask to protect the eyes and face.
- Safety helmet.
- Safety shoes.
Make sure that the personal protective equipment is properly
stored and complies with the laws in force.
GENERAL SAFETY NORMS
The features of the area where work is taking place must always be taken into consideration:
- Do not stand in the working radius of the operating machinery or any other machine accessories
when the equipment is running.
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