inhalation of dusts, punctures, abrasions, noise, vibrations.
Handle the material and equipment safely and easily without piling
them as they might collapse or fall »
Deterioration of the device or
of the surrounding objects due to collisions, hits, incisions, crushing.
The operations inside the device should be carried out with due
care, avoiding sudden contact with sharp parts »
Personal injury
due to cuts, punctures, abrasions.
Restore all safety and control functions concerned by an
intervention on the device and check its operation before reusing
it »
Explosions, fires or intoxications due to gas loss or incorrect exhaust
system. Device deterioration or freeze due to out of control operation.
Before handling the parts that might contain hot water, empty them
by activating the relative relief valves »
Personal injury due to burns.
Remove the deposits of scale on the components, following the
instructions in the safety sheet of the worn product, ventilating
the environment, wearing protective clothing, avoiding mixing
various products, protecting the device or the surrounding objects
»
Personal injury due to skin or eye contact with acid substances,
inhalation or ingestion of harmful chemical agents. Deterioration of the
device or of the surrounding objects due to corrosion caused by acids.
If you sense burning smell or you see smoke coming out of the
device, cut off the power supply, open the windows and warn the
technician »
Personal injury due to burns, smoke inhalation, intoxication.
General safety standards
Mount the device on a solid wall, not subjected to vibrations »
Noise during operation.
When drilling holes into the wall, pay attention not to damage any
electrical cables or pipes »
Electrocution due to contact with powered
conductors. Explosion, fire or intoxication due to gas loss from damaged
pipes. Deterioration of the pre-existing systems. Floods due to water
leaking from deteriorated pipes.
Carry out the wirings using conductors of appropriate section »
Fire caused by overheating due to electrical current passing through
undersized cables.
Protect the connection cables and pipes so as to prevent their
deterioration » Electrocution by contact with powered conductors.
Explosion, fire or intoxication due to gas loss from damaged pipes.
Floods due to water leaking from deteriorated pipes.
Make sure the installation environment and the systems to which
the device will be connected comply with the legislation in force »
Electrocution by coming in contact with incorrectly installed, powered
conductors. Device deterioration due to improper conditions of work.
Choose appropriate manual tools and equipment (in particular
make sure the tool is not deteriorated and the handle is intact
and fixed correctly), use them correctly, make sure they cannot
fall from height, store them properly after use »
Personal injury
due to flying splinters or fragments, inhalation of dust, collisions, cuts,
punctures, abrasions.
Deterioration of the device or of the surrounding objects due to flying
splinters, hits, incisions.
Choose appropriate electrical equipment (in particular make sure
that the supply cable and plug are intact and that the components
presenting rotary or alternative motion are fixed correctly), use
them correctly, do not obstruct the passage of the power cable,
make sure it cannot fall from height, disconnect and store them
properly after use »
Personal injury due to flying splinters or fragments,
inhalation of dust, collisions, cuts, punctures, abrasions, noise,
vibrations. Deterioration of the device or of the surrounding objects due
to flying splinters, hits, incisions.
Make sure the portable ladders are stable and resistant, that the stairs
are intact and not slippery, that they are not moved while someone is
using them, that someone keeps an eye on the person on top » Personal
injury due to falling from height or due to shears (double stairs).
Make sure the portable platform step ladders are stable and
resistant, that the stairs are intact and not slippery, that they are
provided with handrails along the ramp and with safety guards on
the platform »
Personal injury due to falling from height.
For works carried out at height (usually at more than two metres
above the ground) make sure the platform/work area is enclosed
by safety guards or make sure to use individual harnesses that
prevent you from falling, make sure the space underneath you is
free of any hazardous obstacles and that an eventual fall will be
cushioned by semi-rigid or deforming surfaces »
Personal injury
due to falling from height.
Make sure the workplace is provided with suitable hygienic-
sanitary conditions in terms of lighting, ventilation and stability »
Personal injury due to collision, tripping, etc.
Protect the device and the areas around the workplace using
appropriate materials »
Deterioration of the device or of the surrounding
objects due to flying splinters, hits, incisions.
Move the device with due caution, using the appropriate
protections »
Deterioration of the device or of the surrounding objects
due to flying splinters, hits, incisions.
During work, wear the individual protective equipment and clothing
»
Personal injury due to electrocution, flying splinters or fragments,
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