Further Regulations; General Causes Of Risk; Danger To Life; Risk Of Injury - GOLDSCHMIDT GP 4000 Notice D'utilisation

1.3

Further regulations

In addition to the information in this operating manual, the
legal regulations for accident prevention and environmental
protection and the accident prevention regulations of the
operator must be observed.
The safety regulations for working on railway tracks or near
to railway tracks issued by the railway authorities must
be strictly observed. The work may only commence after the
responsible safety officers have authorized the work.
1.4

General causes of risk

In the design process for the machine all of the safety
standards for the avoidance of injury to persons, damage
to property and environmental damage were taken into
account. In spite of this, residual risk cannot be excluded.
Always work cautiously with the machine and observe the
following safety instructions.

1.4.1 Danger to life

Danger to life when working on railway tracks
Work on railway tracks includes the risk that persons can
have contact with passing trains which can lead to the most
serious injuries including fatal injuries.
– Before working on the track bed always ensure that the
railway track is out of service and reserved for work
on the track. Never work on railway tracks which are
currently released for railway traffic.
– Always proceed with the utmost caution if there are
railway tracks near to the workplace which are released
for railway traffic.
– Always place equipment and materials so that a collision
with other railway vehicles is not possible.
Danger to life from electric shocks
When working on parts and cables carrying live voltage there
is the risk of serious injury due to electric shocks which can
lead to ventricular fibrillation, cardiac arrest or respiratory
paralysis resulting in loss of life.
– Never use the machine when a power rail at the work-
place is under power.
– Never use the machine on a track circuit which is
carrying live voltage.
– Always ensure that there is no risk of an electric shock.

1.4.2 Risk of injury

Risk of injury through the crushing of parts of the body
When in the course of the work with the machine parts
of the body such as hands or feet are located under the
grindstone or under the guiding system, there is the risk of
serious injury including crushing, bone fractures and the
separation of complete parts of the body.
– When operating the machine never allow the hands
or feet to be placed under the grindstone or the guiding
system.
– Always wear robust industrial footwear with non-slip
soles and steel toe caps.
– Always wear protective gloves.
– When the machine is turned on all persons apart from
the operator must maintain a safety distance of at least
5 m.
When cleaning the air filter, there is the risk of injury due
to metal fragments and dust thrown up.
When working with compressed air, there is the risk that
metal fragments and dust can penetrate the eyes leading
to injuries in the eye including loss of sight.
– When working with compressed air and in the area
where compressed air is in use always wear protective
glasses.
Risk of injury through falling down, slipping or sliding
When working on the track bed there is the risk of slipping
or sliding on the ballast and falling down which can lead to
injuries such as bruises or bone fractures.
– Always proceed cautiously when working with the machine.
– Do not work with the machine on gradients higher than 4 %.
– Always wear robust industrial footwear with non-slip soles
and steel toe caps.
Risk of hearing damage
Machines with an A-weighted LPA emission sound pressure
level go up to 85 dBA at the workplace and machines with
an A-weighted LWA sound power level go up 103 dBA at the
workplace. The effect of noise can damage the hearing and
lead to short-term loss of hearing and mental strain.
– Always wear hearing protection when handling the
machine.
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