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2.18 Hazards caused by pneumatic system
In case of damage to the pneumatic system, the raised warning signs on the pile
pickup may suddenly come down and cause severe injury to people located in this
area.
When working on the pneumatic system there is a risk that compressed air escapes
abruptly and causes injuries.
– All work on the pneumatic equipment must always be carried out by qualified per-
sonnel.
– All pneumatic pressure lines and pressure vessels must be depressurized and
vented before maintenance work.
2.19 Hazards caused by hot substances/surfaces
Burning hazard/hazard of scalding due to:
Hot surfaces (hot machine parts).
Hot engine oil.
Hot hydraulic oil.
Hot coolant.
Counteractive measures:
– Let machine and operating supplies cool down.
– Wear protective gloves.
2.20 Personal protective equipment
Wear tight-fitting clothing to prevent accidents. Particularly, do not wear ties, scarves,
rings or chains that may be caught by moving machine parts. Wear appropriate head-
gear for long hair.
Do not carry highly inflammable objects, e.g. matches and lighters in your pockets.
All persons staying within the area of effect of the machine are situationally obliged to
wear the following protective equipment:
Always
Safety shoes with slip-resistant soles.
Tight-fitting working protective clothing.
Additionally for transport or assembly work
Protective helmet.
Additionally for maintenance
Cut-resistant gloves.
Protective cream (make a skin protection plan).
Protective goggles.
Eye/face protection and acid resistant gloves (when working on the battery).
Tight-fitting working protective clothing with long sleeves.
Heat and coolant-resistant protective gloves (when working on the cooling system).
Oil-resistant protective gloves (when working on oil-containing systems).
When working on the AdBlue system: protective goggles (tightly sealed goggles)
and gloves in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheet.
Additionally by excess of noise emissions limit value
Ear protection.
Additionally on public roads
Warning vest.