Safety
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2.2. Responsibilities of the unit operator
2.2.1. Planning and monitoring the safety measures
It is a matter for the operator of the unit to plan the safety measures and to monitor their implemen-
tation.
The operator of the unit has to ensure that all persons involved with the unit have read and under-
stood the operating instructions. He must also train the personnel.
2.2.2. Minimizing the risk of injury
To minimize the risk of injury the following measures have to be taken:
Work on the unit may be carried out by qualified personnel only.
The personnel involved with the unit have to be authorized and trained by the operator
of the unit.
The personnel have to be familiar with all safety devices, before starting work on the
unit.
The personnel have to be familiar with all operating elements of the unit, before start-
ing work on the unit.
The tidiness and cleanliness at the workplace and area immediately surrounding the
unit has to be ensured.
The personnel have to wear protective gear. The required protective gear is specified
in this operating manual.
During operation qualified skilled staff is available for first aid and rescue operations.
The procedures, competence and responsibility have to be determined. Employees
have to practice the procedures to be followed in the event of an incident.
All warning and information signs on the unit have to be kept in legible condition. If a
warning or information sign should be lost or difficult to read, it has to be replaced.
2.3. Personnel requirements
2.3.1. Qualifications
All works on the unit require an in-depth knowledge and skills of the personnel.
All persons working with or on the unit have to fulfill the following requirements:
They have to be personally reliable and professionally suitable.
They have been instructed on how to professionally handle the unit.
They are familiar with the safety devices and how they functions.
They are familiar with this operating manual and observe all warning instructions pre-
sent in this operating manual.
They are familiar with the fundamental regulations on work safety and accident pre-
vention.
Generally, all persons have to meet the following minimum qualification requirements:
They are specialists in their area and are able to undertake works to the unit them-
selves.
They have had sufficient instruction and are able to undertake works to the unit under
the instruction and supervision of a qualified specialist.
