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2.5 Emissions
2.5.1 Noise emission
Refer to the technical data for the machine's noise emission (see "
To evaluate the overall noise level at the machine's operating site, observe the local
noise control regulations and measure the noise if necessary.
2.6 The operator's responsibility
When using the machine in the commercial sector, the operator is subject to the
legal obligations on occupational safety.
In addition to the occupational safety instructions provided in these operating
instructions, the safety, accident prevention and environmental protection
regulations applicable for the location where the machine is operated must be
observed.
The operator must
– obtain information about the applicable occupational safety regulations and
carry out a risk assessment to identify additional dangers, which arise due to the
special working conditions at the machine's operating site. This assessment must
be implemented in the form of operating instructions for the machine.
– check during the entire operating time of the machine whether the operating
instructions prepared by the operator correspond with the current status of the
regulations, and adapt them as necessary.
– secure dangerous areas that are created between the machine and other
equipment provided by the customer.
– clearly regulate and define the responsibilities for installation, operation,
maintenance and cleaning.
– define the machine operator's responsibility and authorise it to reject
instructions from third parties that are detrimental to safety.
– ensure that all personnel who handle the machine have read and understood
the operating instructions.
In addition, it must also train the personnel at regular intervals and notify them
of the dangers.
– ensure that these operating instructions and all other applicable regulations are
readily available to the operating and maintenance personnel.
– regularly check that the personnel are working in a safe manner while remaining
aware of the dangers in compliance with these operating instructions.
– provide the personnel with the required personal protective equipment.
– ensure that hearing protection is worn if the permissible noise level (85 dB(A)) is
exceeded at the operating site.
The operator is also responsible for ensuring that the machine is in perfect working
order. The following therefore applies:
