02-7
Safety Hazards
EN
9. Ascertain from the appropriate Authority and
observe all statutory and any other regulations
that may apply to the planned location before
operating the machine.
10. Loose or baggy clothing can get caught in
running machinery.
11. Where possible when working close to engines
or machinery, only do so when they are
stopped. If this is not practical, remember to
keep tools, test equipment and all other parts of
your body well away from the moving parts.
12. For reasons of safety, long hair must be tied
back or otherwise secured, garments must be
close tting and no jewellery such as rings may
be worn. Injury may result from being caught
up in the machinery or from rings catching on
moving parts.
13. Always wear correctly tting [EN/A.N.S.I.
approved] protective clothing.
14. Protective clothing includes hard hat, safety
glasses, ear protection, dust mask, close tting
overalls, steel toed boots and a high visibility
vest.
15. You can be injured if you do not obey the
safety instructions as indicated on warning
signs.
16. Observe all safety instructions and warnings
attached to the machine.
17. Keep warnings and instruction labels clean
to ensure safety instructions and warnings
attached to the machine are always complete
and perfectly legible.
18. Replace unreadable or missing labels with new
ones before operating the machine. Make sure
replacement parts include warning or instruction
labels where necessary.
19. Understand service procedure before doing
work. Keep areas clean and dry.
20. Never lubricate, clean, service or adjust
machinery while it is moving. Keep hands, feet
and clothing clear of power driven parts and in
running nip-points. Disengage all power and
operate controls to relieve pressure. Stop the
engine. Implement lockout procedure. Allow the
machinery to cool.
21. Keep all parts in good condition. Ensure that
all parts are properly installed. Fix damage
immediately. Replace worn and broken parts.
Remove any build up of grease, oil and debris.
22. Disconnect battery ground cable before making
adjustments on electrical systems or welding on
machine.
23. Never make any modications, additions or
conversions, which might aect safety without
the supplier’s approval.
24. In the event of safety relevant modications
or changes in the behaviour of the machine
during operation, stop the machine and lock out
immediately and report the malfunction to the
competent authority/person.
Organisation Measures