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Tiki start – ENGLISH
The following situations are to be assessed to a potential risk, before the use of the
Tiki start.
Such risk assessment is under the responsibility of either the user or the organisation
that holds responsibility over the user, as for example the employer of the user.
Before use, the Tiki start is to be tested by the designated user as to the procedure:
3.1 Test before any use that the mask is tight on page 24.
For all the below situations, also refer to paragraph 1.8 At use on page 9.
1.3.1 Facial hair
Facial hair might cause that the seal between the Tiki start and the face of the user.
This causes the risk that gaps occur between the Tiki start and the face of the user.
Tiki Safety AB advises to – as necessary – shave off facial hair before using the
Tiki start.
Pay special attention to the zones where the mask touches the face.
1.3.2 Protruding nose
A protruding nose might touch the inner edge of the Tiki start and cause either:
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Discomfort to the nose of the user
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Or the risk that gaps occur between the Tiki start and the face of the user
Tiki Safety AB designed the Tiki start to industrial standards on ergonomics, yet a
situation as a protruding nose can occur.
To prevent the indicated risk, Tiki Safety AB advises to use – if possible – a mask of
a bigger size.
Tiki Safety AB advises to bear the discomfort to the nose over the risk that gaps occur.
1.3.3 Glasses
Tiki Safety AB designed the Tiki start to industrial standards on ergonomics in regard
to glasses of the user.
Yet, it might occur that the glasses of the user cause that the seal between the
Tiki start to the face of the user is not tight.
This causes the risk that gaps occur between the Tiki start and the face of the user.
Therefore, Tiki Safety AB advises to:
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Asses this risk before the use of the Tiki start
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Wear contact lenses in combination with the mask, if possible. For example -
Tiki Safety AB also occurs to recommend noseclips or flip-ups together with a
holder for glasses to put in the fan