ROPA Maus 5 - Hazards Caused by Noise; Hazards Caused by the Hydraulic System

Safety
Hazards caused by the hydraulic system
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ADVICE
Hazard of damage to the environment by leaking fuel or oil!
Hazard of pollution of ground or water bodies.
Prevention:
– Always carefully close containers containing fuel or oil.
– Dispose empty containers in accordance with regulations and in an environmen-
tally compatible manner.
– Keep a supply of a suitable binding agent and use immediately as required.
2.16 Hazards caused by noise
WARNUNG
Noise
Noise can cause loss of hearing (deafness), hearing defects, health disorders such as
loss of balance or consciousness disorders, as well as disorders of the heart and cir-
culation. Noise may lead to reduction of the attention of people. In addition, noise may
interfere with verbal communications among operating personnel as well as to the out-
side world. Perception of acoustic warning signals may be impaired or blocked.
Protection
– Wear ear protection (cotton wool, earplugs, capsules or helmets).
– Keep sufficient distance to operating machine.
Possible causes:
Pulse noise (< 0.2 s; > 90 dB(A))
Machine noise in excess of 90 dB (A)
2.17 Hazards caused by the hydraulic system
WARNUNG
Hydraulic fluid may cause irritation of the skin. Leaking hydraulic fluid may damage
the environment. High pressure and partially high temperatures exist within hydraulic
systems. Hydraulic fluid emitting at high pressure may enter the body through the skin
and cause the most severe tissue damage and scalding. If work on the hydraulic sys-
tem is carried out incorrectly, tools or machine parts may be flung away with great
force and cause severe injuries.
Protection
– Regularly check all hydraulic hoses for their condition and immediately have dam-
aged hoses exchanged by trained specialist personnel.
– The hydraulic hoses must be regularly checked following the recognized rules of
technology and the regionally applicable safety regulations, and in case of need,
replaced.
– Works on the hydraulic system have to be performed only by specially trained staff.
– When working on the hydraulic system, first make it pressureless! Avoid skin con-
tact with hydraulic oil.