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Radiation Safety Officer
The plant operator must appoint a radiation safety officer with the
necessary
expert knowledge. He is responsible for ensuring that the radiation protection
ordinance is complied with and for implementing all radiation protection
measures.
VEGA offers the appropriate training for a radiation safety officer and training
that imparts the necessary qualification in this field.
2.3 Appropriate Use
When in operating mode, the source container SHLD 2 described in this
document contains a radioactive source for radiometric level, interface, switching
and density
measurement.
The source container shields the radiation from the
surroundings and only allows it to
exit in the direction of measurement.
To ensure this shielding and exclude damage to the radioactive
source, you must
observe all instructions in this operating instructions manual and the legal
radiation protection regulations during installation and operation.
Operational reliability is ensured only if the instrument is used prop
erly
. VEGA is
not liable for damages caused by improper use.
2.4 Incorrect Use
Inappropriate or incorrect use of this instrument may cause hazards, such as the
risks of exposure to gamma radiation. Damage to the instrument, property and
persons or environmental contamination is possible
.
2.5 Safety Instructions
This is a state-of-the-art instrument complying with all prevailing regulations and
directives.
Operate the instrument in a technically flawless and reliable condition.
The operator is responsible for the trouble-free operation of the
instrument.
When
measuring aggressive or corrosive media that can cause a dangerous situation if
the instrument malfunctions, the operator has to implement suitable measures to
make sure the instrument is functioning properly.
During the entire duration of use the user is required to determine compliance to
the necessary occupational safety measures with the current valid rules and
regulations and also take note of new regulations.
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