REV.0.02_COD.500201_A4
PAG. 12
2.5 Residual risks
The appliance includes a series of fixed guards to prevent access to hazardous internal parts or zones.
It is however considered that the WASHER DISINFECTOR includes some residual risks.
Hereunder for each phase or significant work intervention are useful measures to be taken:
PHASE
BASKET LOADING
RISK
Contusions and cuts to the upper limbs, due to accidental contact with due to falling or
striking against tools, objects and instruments, mainly while loading and handling the
basket.
MEASURE
Assign staff that is instructed and equipped with work equipment (e.g. basket with
protections, transport carts) and appropriate clothing and individual protection gear (e.g.
shirts and protective gloves).
PHASE
OBTAINING DETERGENTS/CHEMICAL ADDITIVES
RISK
Contact with body parts with chemical washing products.
MEASURE
Assign staff that is instructed and equipped with appropriate clothing and individual
protection gear.
Wear clothing, gloves and goggles and act in compliance with the safety
recommendations indicated by the manufacturer of the chemical products.
FIRST AID MEASURE
•
Immediately take off/remove clothing which has been contaminated or soaked by the
product.
•
If the substances come into contact with the skin, wash off affected skin areas
immediately and rinse with water.
RISK
Inhalation of vapours of chemical wash products.
MEASURE
Assign staff that is instructed and equipped with appropriate clothing and individual
protection gear.
Comply with the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of the chemical products
and if there are none, wear a mask for the protection of the respiratory airways.
RISK
Accidental release of chemical wash product
.
MEASURE
Do not flush concentrate into drains, surface or ground waters.
Collect spillage with adsorbent material (e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite, diatomaceous
earth).
Flush away minor amounts with plenty of water.
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH BODY OR RELEASE OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT LOOK
ALWAYS AT THE SAFETY MEASURES INDICATED IN THE CHEMICAL TECHNICAL
DATASHEET.
PHASE
MAINTENANCE OF INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
RISK
Burns of body parts by hot parts of the appliance.
MEASURE
Allow maintenance to be performed only by trained personnel, equipped with appropriate
clothing and individual protection gear.
Wear suitable clothing and protective gloves.
PHASE
EMISSION OF HAZARDOUS GAS
RISK
Inhalation of vapours of hazardous gas.
MEASURE
With a correct installation, concurring with the manufacturer prescription, using the
authorized chemical product and concurring with the rules in force in your country, the
machine don’t generate hazardous gas.
However the machine is supplied with vapours discharge, that have to be connected
concurring with the instruction in chapter 3.
