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EPS Stromversorgung GmbH
Alter Postweg 101 • 86159 Augsburg
Germany
ELR 9000 Series
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1.7.3 Responsibility of the operator
Operator is any natural or legal person who uses the equipment or delegates the usage to a third party, and is
responsible during its usage for the safety of the user, other personnel or third parties.
The equipment is in industrial operation. Therefore the operators are governed by the legal safety regulations.
Alongside the warning and safety notices in this manual the relevant safety, accident prevention and environmental
regulations must also be applied. In particular the operator has to
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be acquainted with the relevant job safety requirements
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identify other possible dangers arising from the specific usage conditions at the work station via a risk assessment
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introduce the necessary steps in the operating procedures for the local conditions
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regularly check that the operating procedures are current
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update the operating procedures where necessary to reflect changes in regulation, standards or operating con
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ditions.
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define clearly and unambiguously the responsibilities for operation, maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.
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ensure that all employees who use the equipment have read and understood the manual. Furthermore the users
are to be regularly schooled in working with the equipment and the possible dangers.
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provide all personnel who work with the equipment with the designated and recommended safety equipment
Furthermore, the operator is responsible for ensuring that the device is at all times technically fit for use.
1.7.4 User requirements
Any activity with equipment of this type may only be performed by persons who are able to work correctly and
reliably and satisfy the requirements of the job.
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Persons whose reaction capability is negatively influenced by e.g. drugs, alcohol or medication may not operate
the equipment.
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Age or job related regulations valid at the operating site must always be applied.
Danger for unqualified users
Improper operation can cause person or object damage. Only persons who have the necessary training,
knowledge and experience may use the equipment.
Delegated persons
are those who have been properly and demonstrably instructed in their tasks and the atten-
dant dangers.
Qualified persons
are those who are able through training, knowledge and experience as well as knowledge of
the specific details to carry out all the required tasks, identify dangers and avoid personal and other risks.
