Wacker Neuson DPS 1850 - Operator Responsibilities; Personnel Qualification; Residual Dangers; General Safety Instructions

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3.3 Operator responsibilities
 Know and implement the applicable industrial safety regulations.
 Use a risk assessment to identify the dangers that result from the working conditions at the site of
application.
 Compile operating instructions for the operation of this machine.
 Regularly check whether the operating instructions correspond to the current status of rules and
standards.
 Clearly regulate and specify the responsibilities for operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and
cleaning.
 Train personnel at regular intervals and inform them of possible dangers.
 Provide the personnel with the necessary protective equipment.
3.4 Personnel qualification
This machine may only be operated and used by trained personnel.
In the event of misuse, misapplication or operation by untrained personnel, dangers threaten the health
of the operator or third parties and damage to or the complete failure of the machine also threatens.
In addition, the following previous conditions apply to the operator:
 Be physically and mentally eligible.
 No influence on the ability to respond on account of drugs, alcohol or medication.
 Be familiar with the safety instructions in this manual.
 Be familiar with the use of this machine in accordance with the intended purpose.
 Have reached the minimum age of 18 to operate this machine.
 Be instructed in the independent operation of the machine.
 Be authorized to operate machines and systems independently according to the standards of safety
engineering.
3.5 Residual dangers
Residual dangers in particular are hazards when dealing with machines that, despite a safe design,
cannot be eliminated.
These residual dangers are not obvious and may be the source of a possible injury or health hazard.
If unforeseeable residual dangers occur, the operation of the machine is to be stopped immediately and
the competent supervisor is to be informed. This supervisor shall make the following decisions and
initiate everything required to eliminate the occurring risk.
If necessary, the machine manufacturer is to be informed.
3.6 General safety instructions
The safety instructions in this chapter include the "General Safety Instructions" that are listed in the
manual according to the applicable standards. There may be notes included that are not relevant for this
machine.
3.6.1 Working area
 Before beginning work, familiarize yourself with the working environment, e.g. the load-bearing
capacity of the floor or obstacles in the vicinity.
 Make working area safe for the public transport sector.
 Necessary fuse protection of walls and ceilings, e.g. in trench applications.
 Keep the working area tidy. Cluttered or dark working areas can cause accidents.
 Working with this machine in explosive vicinities is prohibited.
 Keep children and other people away when working with this machine. Distractions may cause a loss
of control of the machine.
 Always secure the machine against tipping, rolling, sliding and falling over. Risk of injury!
3.6.2 Service
 Only have the machine repaired or maintained by qualified technically trained personnel.
 Only use original spare parts and accessories. This preserves the operational safety of the machine.