ROPA Tiger 6 - Hazards Caused by Process Materials; Hazards Caused by Noise

Safety
Hazards caused by noise
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2.15 Hazards caused by process materials
WARNING
Oil, fuel and grease can cause the following damages:
poisoning by inhalation of fuel vapours,
allergies due to skin contact with fuel, oil or grease,
fire and explosion hazard due to smoking or the use of fire or naked flame when
handling fuel, oil or grease.
Protective measures:
– When handling fuel or oil, smoking or use of open fire or naked flame is strictly for-
bidden. Oil and fuel may only be kept in suitable, approved containers.
– Do not expose fuel containers to direct sunlight.
– Always keep fuel containers in the shade.
– Great caution must be exercised when handling fuel. The relevant safety regula-
tions for handling of fuel must be strictly observed.
– Clothing soaked in fuel must be removed immediately and ventilated in a suitable
place.
– Rags soaked with fuel or oil must be kept in suitable, approved containers and dis-
posed of in an environmentally compatible manner.
– Always use a suitable funnel for filling fuel or oil.
– In all cases, avoid skin contact with fuel, oil or grease! In case of need, wear suit-
able protective gloves.
– Only decant fuel or oil in the open air or in well ventilated rooms.
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 of 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
WARNING
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)