Safety
Owner's obligation of care
2008-9015-001
01-2017
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Safety
2.1
Owner's obligation of care
This product is designed for agricultural purposes only. Make sure to follow the
local rules and regulations in relation with the use of this product.
This product is designed and constructed while taking into account a risk
assessment, a selection of harmonized standards and other technical
specifications to be complied with in order to guarantee a maximum level of
safety.
If component(s)/equipment not manufactured by GEA is/are added to this GEA
product, consider that new risk(s) may arise from this addition. Make sure the
equipment and the environment surrounding the equipment remain safe.
Since agitated manure produces heavy toxic gases, make sure to follow the
safety procedures for confined spaces before operating or servicing this
equipment in such environment. Look at the corresponding Web site below to
make sure the local safety procedures for confined spaces are followed.
Location
Administrated by
Web site
Canada
Canadian Centre for
Occupational Health and
Safety
www.ccohs.ca
USA
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
www.osha.gov
European Union
European Agency for
Safety and Health at Work
www.osha.europa.eu
Safety is achieved when the safety instructions are followed. It is part of the
owner's obligation of care to implement these safety measures and make sure
they are carried out at all times.
The owner must ensure a safe environment by providing:
● this instruction manual with this product. Everyone performing activities in
connection with this product must read this instruction manual and follow
those instructions;
● all required personal safety gear such as hearing, eye, feet protection, etc;
● adequate training for employee(s) working or performing activities in
connection with this product;
● the tools listed in this manual to perform activities in connection with this
product;
● locally purchased components and/or products that comply with the
technical requirements mentioned in section Technical data, if applicable;
● new parts to replace any defective, worn or damaged parts on this product;
● adequate lighting in all areas where activities in connection with this product
are performed.
