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It is therefore the installer’s responsibility to place warning notices which (if the hazard exists) indi-
cate the hazard due to the presence of very hot surfaces and the obligation for the operator to use
personal protection devices, such as safety gloves.
Noise, Vibrations.18.4
As indicated in the Manual, the User must carry out measurements with the VDC operating with
material.
The user and employer must respect the legal standards as regards protection from daily personal
exposure of operators to noise and, if necessary, prescribe the use of personal protection devices
(ear muffs, etc.) depending on the total noise level present in the individual work areas and the daily
personal exposure level for the workers.
The valve must also be stopped in case of abnormal noises or vibrations (Chap.2 Sect. “WARN-
INGS”).
Emissions of hazardous matter/substances18.5
While carrying out operations involved in routine or extraordinary maintenance, cleaning or removal
of the valve, the operator must use suitable personal protection equipment, especially, masks to pro-
tect the respiratory tract belonging to a class suitable for the type of dust ltered, as well as gloves
or clothing.
For more details, refer to the relevant sections of the Operation Manual (Chap.2 Sect. ”WARNINGS”
and “MAINTENANCE”)
It is the installer’s responsibility to provide the necessary warning notices indicating that it is compulsory
for the operators to use the P.P.E. necessary and the potential presence of harmful substances.